About Tom
Tom Herdman is a Cork painter working mainly in acrylic, and his home city is his favourite subject. He paints the English Market, St Patrick's Quay, Blackrock Castle, St Fin Barre's and the Northside in sun and in snow, along with landscapes further afield such as Gougane Barra, Ballycotton and Drake's Pool in Crosshaven.
Painting was always something Tom knew was within him, but only in recent years did he explore it seriously: learning about colour, tone and technique, and spending a lot of time observing his surroundings. He doesn't tie himself to any one style or era. Put simply, he paints what he enjoys painting. He exhibited at Art Source Cork in Cork City Hall in 2023.
Mood and atmosphere
Tom sets out to capture the mood and atmosphere of a scene, not just the image: how a place or an object makes him feel. That guides each painting before any technical decisions. His painting of the English Market is less about the bustle than about the morning light falling on the market just as it wakes up. He works in acrylics for their exceptional colours and quick drying time.
Tom's limited edition prints
Printed, hand-finished and framed to order in Ireland. Choose your size and frame on each print.
Interested in an original painting by Tom? Get in touch.