It is fascinating how feminism and strong women influence his work. The piece to the left and its genesis are part of Thomas's discussion below.
There is another artist named Dave Thomas and also a dead guy who made hamburgers. This Thomas is different person entirely. This Thomas was born into a military family and settled in Kansas where he attended Briar Cliff University. You can find out more about him, and see better images of his work, at www.davethomaspaintings.com.