Acknowledged globally as a master artist of visual storytelling, Tom Mielko
is best known for his finely honed ability to communicate with the viewer in
a personal, intimate way. His passion for living and love for his craft
radiate from every brushstroke. Even at a young age, Tom had a unique eye
for bringing out subtlety as he captured a moment such as the play of light
on sun dappled porch or the shadow of a decaying wicker chair.

Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Tom drew his first sketches at the age of
six. Encouraged by his parents, he went on to study at the Boston Museum of
Fine Arts School where he eventually taught and the prestigious Art
Institute of Boston. Tom has exhibited at the Smithsonian Institute in
Washington, D.C., the Dyansen Gallery in New York, NY, the Arlington Gallery
in Santa Barbara, CA as well as several rotating exclusive exhibitions.

Currently, Tom works in his Santa Barbara studio on the California coast.
His signature style has won him awards and collectors from every part of the
world. His work is influenced by nature and his love of his beautiful wife
Eileen, who appears in many of his paintings.

"Painting is the only job I have ever had and the only one I can ever
imagine doing. I believe the process of creating art is deeply personal and
my works always remain connected to me. I hope my viewers will be comforted
by my quiet images and can escape into my romantic world. I am an
incurable romantic and proud of it! I believe that you must keep
challenging yourself, for when you obtain your goal, the challenge is over.
I never want it to be over!