Thomas DeDecker (1951-) Contemporary, American
Birthplace/Origin: Wisconsin
Biography/Statement:
Thomas DeDecker was born in 1951, in Appleton, Wisconsin and has lived in Redmond, Washington since 1975.
Before attending college, he was primarily interested in archaeology and anthropology, but was inspired by a student art show at Brigham Young University where he was enrolled. After college, he traveled throughout the West and then settled in Washington State because of his interest in the Plains tribes.
He paints western landscapes, and landscapes in the Hudson River style. He also paints scenes of Native American life and customs.