Thomas E. Miller Biography scroll down to view works

Thomas E. Miller grew up in south central Minnesota and brings his love of nature and wildlife to canvas. “I’m essentially a self-taught artist, having no formal Art education. However, I’ve studied different techniques and continued developing my God-given talent. I also do most of my own reference, researching my subjects extensively for each painting.” Tom paints in the photo-realistic style with acrylics. And with oils, he uses the style of the Old Masters, building and suggesting detail.

“Making something come alive on canvas gives me great joy.” When someone says, “your roses look so real you can almost smell them,” or “your pheasants look like they’re going to come right off the canvas,” it makes it all worthwhile, and this is the greatest compliment to me as an artist.

Being diagnosed with M.S. in 1997 has given me a different outlook toward my life and work. Living with M.S. has been challenging, but I’m also a good example of what people can accomplish.

Miller has also placed consistently in the M.N. stamp contests and as high as 8th in the Federal Duck Stamp competition in 2012.

Tom’s art is in private collections in most of the United States and many other countries.