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Inspiration for the Spirit

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Tom Schmidt

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Tom SchmidtTom Schmidt is an artist at Fine Arts America who sometimes writes poetry. He received his artistic training from the Port Washington School of Painting in New York and Bowling Green State University, where he majored in advertising design. He trends towards the traditional mediums of photography and painting and creates stunning fine art from photos. He enjoys playing tennis, traveling, music, art, movies, and the theater.

 

"The light within so filled with joy I am overcome with peace and a warmth I’ve never known before." —Tom Schmidt from his poem, Moonlight Encounters

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