Thomas studied English in Leeds and Bristol, with a focus on poetry and Romanticism. Aside from poetry and writing, he enjoys listening to and creating music.
Areas of Expertise
Guillaume Apollinaire: Cubist, Orphist, Surrealist
Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet, playwright, and art critic. He coined the terms Cubism, Orphism, and Surrealism; and was friends with avant-garde painters, including Pablo Picasso and Jean Metzinger.
The Seven Stages of Spiritual Alchemy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Spiritual alchemy is a practice that utilizes the ancient occult practice of alchemy as a metaphor to facilitate inner transformation & spiritual awakening.
e e cummings: The American Poet Who Also Painted
e e cummings is best known as an innovative twentieth-century American poet, though he also drew and painted. Let’s explore his work!
Magic in the Ancient World: Egyptian Deities and Uses
Magic was fundamental to human life in Ancient Egypt. Many Egyptian deities invoked magic for healing and protection, including Heka, Shed, Tutu, Wadjet, Isis, and Bes.
An Introduction to the Erotic & Romantic Art of Mihály Zichy
Mihály Zichy was a prolific 19th-century Hungarian artist. His work explores erotic and Romantic themes, and we will look at several explicit paintings and illustrations.
The Cleromancy of the I Ching: How Does It Work?
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text and perhaps the oldest of the Chinese classics. The book contains sixty-four hexagrams and is used for guidance and decision-making.
The Tarot de Marseille at a Glance: Four of the Major Arcana
The Tarot de Marseille first appeared in Southern Europe in the fifteenth century as a simple card game, though its origins are sacred.