Zahl-Thomas is a mixed media artist whose layered compositions blend acrylic paint, handmade paper, graphite, gold leaf, and watercolor pencil on mason board. Formerly a landscape painter, she now works in her Oregon coast range studio with renewed vision. Each artwork piece is uniquely framed in reclaimed wood, extending her creative process beyond the canvas.
Her family valued creativity, craftsmanship, and nature, so Ingrid knew early on that she would be an artist. Her formal training led to a BFA in painting and gallery exhibitions in Portland and Bend, where her landscapes captured fleeting light and natural moods. She also developed her skills in custom framing and worked as an art sales representative, curating work from Washington County artists.
She paused her art practice for many years to help found and teach at a Waldorf school, where she integrated the arts into education. In her studio, she still draws inspiration from nature as she explores its essential forms, rhythms, and movements. Folklore, mythology, and indigenous symbolism infuse her work with deeper meaning. Through these visual narratives, Ingrid seeks to create art that bridges myth and nature, past and present, and invites viewers into a world of layered depth and resonance.