Where the Hunt Meets the Canvas
Original sporting art, wildlife paintings, and custom commissions — handcrafted in the Southern tradition by artist Thomas Ard.
The Sporting Series
A fine-art collection honoring the field, the covert, and the blue water — bird dogs, game fowl, and the great fish of the Atlantic.
From The Studio
Whether standing beside the still waters of Bass Lake, watching sunlight spill across the Blue Ridge Mountains, or following the northern flight of a covey of quail, I am constantly searching for moments that remind us to slow down and see the beauty that surrounds us. My work is rooted in the belief that creation tells a story, and every landscape, water lily, bird, and sporting scene offers a glimpse into something greater than ourselves.
Original Paintings
Hunt. Game Fowl. Marine. Still Life. Paintings that belong on walls that mean something.
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Sporting Art
Dogs, birds, and the ritual of the Southern hunt — rendered with the discipline of a master.
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Custom Commissions
Your dog. Your farm. Your story. Let’s put it on canvas.
- Commission a Piece
The Mercantile
Hunt. Game Fowl. Marine. Still Life. Paintings that belong on walls that mean something.
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Commissioning a Thomas Ard Painting
Choose Your Subject
Browse the portfolio collections or describe your vision. Hunting scenes, dogs, marine life, landscapes — if you can dream it, TomTom can paint it.
Collaborate with Thomas
Every commission begins with a conversation. Share photos, stories, and references. Thomas works closely with each client to ensure the painting feels deeply personal.
Receive a Heirloom
Your finished painting ships carefully packaged, insured, and ready to hang. Most commissions complete within 8–12 weeks.
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Currently painting in the English countryside — follow along and shop the England Collection.
Brand Collaborations
Former Artist-in-Residence, Kate Spade New York · Licensed Artist, Lilly Pulitzer
In the Press
Selected features — the sporting life, rendered in paint.
