• When considering subjects, Tom tries to search for something striking like the dramatic colors of the sky, the direction of natural light, various and unique patterns of shadows or the glint of sunlight on water.  Tom embellishes those striking features in his painting to impact the viewer.
• Tom hopes that by accentuating those things he provokes the viewer to have something to think about and not just things to see. 
• Tom is a natural teacher who is especially intuitive in developing the student’s own individual needs.  For over 50 years students from all over the world have attended his workshops and have acclaimed them with high regard.  He has mentored many who are now accomplished professionals. When Tom speaks, he talks openly, candidly, and with a smile.  His paintings have that same intensity, expression, and direct appeal.  
• Toms’ list of credentials include: Signature Membership in many national watercolor societies, election into the illustrious Society of American Impressionists as well as Who’s Who in American Art.  He has been featured in numerous publications including  ̴  Artist Magazine  ̴  Watercolor Magazine  ̴  American Artist Magazine  ̴   International Artist Magazine  ̴  Southwest Art   ̴  Plein Air Magazine   ̴  Art & Antique   ̴  The Wall Street Journal,  and the books America’s Great Masters and American Legends.  Tom has been the invited guest artist for many art exhibitions including, Olmstead, Sedona, Zion, Richmond, Lighthouse, San Angelo and Easton Plein Air events where he won awards, including, ‘Best of Show’.  Tom’s painting was featured on the cover of Watercolor Magazine and every Christmas day for the last 30 years Tom has had a painting featured on the front page of a leading Illinois newspaper. Tom was honored to hold a one-man art exhibition at the American Embassy in Paris, France. 
• Some of Toms’ numerous awards include:  two, ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’,  ̴  ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’,   ̴    ‘The Municipal Art League of Chicago Award of Excellence‘,  ̴  and he was the first American artist selected for an Honorary Membership in the “Canadian Watercolor Society. 
• It is no surprise that his paintings are included in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the world.
• If you like Color, Contrast, Sunlight & Shadow then this workshop is for you.Here is what past students have said….

“Patient, Positive & most helpful” I feel like I have a friend helping me
“You explain things in great detail” I love to watch the brush up close
“I like how you allow us to add our own, personal touch to the lesson.

A special feature for Tom’s workshop is that he will offer you follow up suggestions via email up to 3-weeks after the class!