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.
A Sporting Life, Rendered in Paint.
Thomas Ard — known simply as TomTom — has spent a lifetime translating the wild beauty of the American South onto canvas. From the dew-soaked fields of a plantation quail hunt to the stillness of a marsh at first light, his paintings capture the spirit of a sporting life lived with intention and elegance.
Rooted in a tradition that runs from the English countryside to the Carolina low country, TomTom’s work belongs in the company of the great sporting artists — yet speaks unmistakably in a voice that is his own. Each original painting is an invitation: to remember a particular morning, a specific dog, a perfect retrieve.
Heirlooms, Painted to Order.
Your Setter. Your favorite blind. The boat your grandfather ran. Thomas accepts a limited number of private commissions each year — original oils and watercolours created to your scene, your scale, and your story.
Original Paintings
Hunt. Game Fowl. Marine. Still Life. Paintings that belong on walls that mean something.
- Explore Paintings
Sporting Art
Dogs, birds, and the ritual of the Southern hunt — rendered with the discipline of a master.
- View Sporting Art
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.
- Visit the Shop
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.
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.
