Thomas Embert Phillips - Chickasaw Artist
Thomas Embert Phillips began his art training at the Helen Lorenze Art School in Oklahoma City at the young age on nine. From there, he went on to study at Phillips University, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and the Kansas City Art Institute.
His career led him to be an illustrator for the American Hereford Association publication where he produced hundreds of paintings, drawings, and sketches that were featured on the cover and interior of national magazines.
However, he dedicated his life to painting and sculpting to record and recreate the authentic history of Native Americans.
Thomas is an outstanding and highly acclaimed artist who has helped to educate the general public about the culture and history of the Chickasaw Nation. Through his highly detailed paintings, which have been sold in print around the world, he has chronicled such events as the Chickasaws' first meeting with Hernando DeSoto, the centennial celebration of the Chickasaw Historic Capitol Building, and many other important events.
