About

Tommie Barker (he/they) is an illustrator based out of Canton, CT. He is a current student at the University of Hartford, graduating in May 2026 with a degree in illustration and a minor in art history.

Tommie has always been an avid drawer, but gained a real passion for art in middle school. They got their start drawing reverse mermaids, and haven’t hopped off the fish train since. Outside of fish, Tommie enjoys working in a bold style, using bright colors and textures in both digital and traditional mediums.

Clients

University of Hartford

Awards/Exhibitions

Alexander A. Goldfarb Juried Student Exhibition, 2024

Topraxis Student Exhibition Series Winner 2023