Where the Hunt Meets the Canvas.
Original sporting art, wildlife paintings, and custom commissions — handcrafted in the Southern tradition by artist Thomas Ard.
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.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina — available nationwide for custom commissions and original art.
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Original Paintings
Hunt. Game Fowl. Marine. Still Life. Paintings that belong on walls that mean something.
- Explore Paintings
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Sporting Art
Dogs, birds, and the ritual of the Southern hunt — rendered with the discipline of a master.
- View Sporting Art
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Custom Commissions
Your dog. Your farm. Your story. Let’s put it on canvas.
- Commission a Piece
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The Mercantile
Barware, painted gifts, and collectibles — the studio side of TomTom.
- 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.
A Portfolio Built on Lasting Partnerships.
Before the studio, the boardroom. Thomas Ard spent years creating original illustration work for some of the most recognizable names in American luxury and lifestyle. That background — disciplined, brand-aware, deadline-driven — informs every painting he makes today.
