Tom was compelled to paint in 2008, having had a visionary and transformative experience. He emerged from that incident able to feel the emotion and energy of the world. His paintings convey that energy. The canvas is a platform for the energy to surface.

Tom, his wife, Anna, and their five children have been inspired to live a more creative, authentic life. They live on an 85-acre nature preserve that offers art and nature retreats in Washington State.