Born in New York and raised in Maunawili, Hawaiʻi, Kailua artist Thomas Deir specializes in tile murals and paintings for homes and businesses. His clientele spans from art collectors around the world to home owners looking for something unique for their kitchen backsplash, shower wall, or entryway. He thrives on the gratitude and positive energy he gives and receives from the people who come to know him and his art. Thomas' diversity of subject matter ranges from undersea reef scenes and dolphins to sunsets and seascapes to volcanoes erupting on the Big Island. His diversity of technique ranges from realism to surrealism to abstract. Thomas uses classical oil paint, acrylic paint and ceramic glazes. His vast quiver of mediums and techniques allows him to be capable of creating anything he or his client can dream up. He believes a good work of art should be attractive from a distance and more interesting the closer you get.