TOM HERDMAN PAINTINGS
Mood and Atmosphere
I strive to capture the mood and atmosphere of a scene, not just the image. How does this place or object make me feel? That guides my vision for the artwork before I get into the technicalities. Starting an artwork is literally a blank canvas, full of creative possibilities, and it's my favourite part. Wherever it takes me from there, mood and atmosphere are my guiding principles. Acrylics are my preferred medium because of their exceptional colours, their ease of use and their quick drying time.
Thank you for visiting, and don't hesitate to get in touch for more photos, video or descriptions, or just to talk about a painting.
Thanks, Tom
Limited edition prints
Printed, hand-finished and framed to order in Ireland. Choose your size and frame on each print.
About Tom
Painting is always something Tom knew was within him. It was only in recent years that he explored it more seriously, learning about colour, tone, values and technique, and spending much time reflecting on and observing his surroundings. That is at the core of his work. He doesn't define himself by any particular style or era; put simply, he paints what he enjoys painting.
Based in Cork, Tom's favourite subject is his home city: the English Market, St Patrick's Quay, Blackrock Castle, St Fin Barre's and the Northside in sun and in snow, along with places further afield such as Ballycotton, Gougane Barra and Drake's Pool in Crosshaven. He exhibited at Art Source Cork in Cork City Hall in 2023.