Tommy's artworks

Tommy Midyette

Born in Hickory, NC

Lives & works in Raleigh, NC

From a very young age, I have enjoyed entertaining myself through painting or drawing.  It’s just fun to watch a picture develop and to be in control of it. In high school, I took 3 years of art and felt at home in that classroom. When it was time to choose a major in college, I went with graphic design. They taught me a lot about all the concepts behind good design. Soon after graduating, I started painting portraits of people in 1987. Nowadays, I also paint or draw portraits of pets, houses, boats, etc. But, really, I can be commissioned to paint or draw ANY subject. I’ve also been hired to paint murals, signs and décor art. When I have found the extra time, I’ve done paintings for art galleries or cafés to

sell. One of my paintings is hanging in the Governor’s mansion.