Thomas Deir

Art Brokerage: Thomas Deir American Artist: At an early age Thomas Deir wanted to work in a creative field. He wanted to put his ideas into a tangible form that others could enjoy. During his adolescent years, Thomas explored the options that were available to him including drawing, photography, architecture, acting, and music. He became fascinated with visual arts and recognized that the principles of design and composition are foundational to all visual art. Thomas soon met the classic surrealist painter John Pitre who mentored Thomas in fine arts and the skill of painting. This was a turning point for Thomas – his problem-solving skills were engaged as he developed as an artist. It was extremely exciting because he felt that he was equipping himself with the ability to bring concepts into tangible, artistic solutions. He realized that his dream to work in the creative field was coming together in a broader scope than he had imagined. The accomplished painter and tile artist is making his mark in another medium – stone mosaics. Thomas has designed the honū (Hawaiian sea turtle) inlaid stone mosaics for pools, floors, entries, or walkways made of granite, slate, tile, or marble.