"My Life My Dreams My Art"

Tommy Shearer grew up in a workshop, working alongside his father, a master carpenter, cabinet maker, craftsman, and welder. His love of metalworking, woodworking, and eventually painting became his passion. His art is abstract, expressionist, thought-provoking, and whimsical, incorporating many themes and views of natural elements.

All of Tommy’s artwork begins with the title, and then the art is created to match it. The process is spontaneous and becomes more detailed as the composition starts to show itself. There are no preliminary sketches or notions of what is going to transpire. As the artwork matures, different characters, shapes, and forms start to appear, which are nurtured and allowed to develop almost at their own will.

Metal Art

Tommy’s canvas is copper sheet, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or bronze. The metals are manipulated and polished by hand to add textures, structure, and forms. The metal is then exposed to extreme heat from a torch. This “Flame Painting” technique is used to create a base of exquisite prisms of colors. The vibrant final colors are achieved from years of experimenting with different mediums and combinations of processes. 

Abstract and Whimsical Painting

Paintings are on handmade panels designed by Tommy’s mind and created with his hands. Bold simplicity mingles with intricate details that are striking from a distance and captivating up close. Tommy describes his paintings as “An expression of thought and emotion through color and abstract form”.