"My interests are so varied that it's only natural that my art is varied. The subject itself isn't as important as the emotion it evokes. What makes a good painting is the implication of a story being told and the visual connection between shapes."
-- Tom Gilleon
R. Tom Gilleon was born and raised in Florida and worked as an illustrator for NASA, worked in theme park design, and was part of Disney's Dick Tracey movie.
A master of color and composition, Gilleon manipulates formal elements to depict time-honored Western themes in new and inventive ways. His evocative perceptions of reality feature bold luminous color and economy of detail. His trademark teepee paintings suggest a mythical glow, as if illuminated by the moon or glowing embers within.