Tom Anderson
I hope you enjoy viewing my work as much as I enjoy creating it.
Tom Anderson describes his work as "figurative art with a taste for the outdoors."
Like most artists, his interest in art first appeared when he was a
child. spending time on inclement days, pulling out a piece of paper
and pencil and trying to reproduce comic book covers and a variety of
other subject matter a kid of his age would find interesting. He also
took every opportunity to see what new and exciting art Outdoor Life
and Sports Afield had to offer.
Balancing between fine art and illustration, Tom is interested in
making art that tells a story. "I pretty much create images that are
familiar to me."
A combination of observing life, utilizing resources and tapping into
personal experiences all blend together to generate high levels of
enthusiasm and new ideas.
Tom was born and raised in Virginia, Minnesota. In 1981 he graduated
from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree in Commercial Art.
While working as a designer and illustrator, Tom looked for avenues to
show his work. Although he found great satisfaction in seeing his work
produced for advertising purposes, he was more interested in having his
work hand in someone's home.
Tom has chosen colored pencil as his medium of expression. "Colored pencil gives my work a high level of detail and realism."
Tom's art has been featured in magazines, store and gallery representation and has participated in juried art shows.