Tomi Bara

Big men, drawn by hand

Bara illustration by Tomi Bara, in pen, alcohol marker and watercolor. Commissions are open.

Book a commission

Rust marker, December 2025

Marker drawing of a broad man from behind in white briefs, shaded in rust
Red ink drawing of a heavyset man in a baseball cap, shirtless
Pen drawing of two bearded men kissing
Pink and ochre watercolor of two men kissing

Your own piece

Finish
Characters
$90
from, full color, one character
Book this piece or email me the order
  • Sketch approved before ink
  • Two rounds of changes
  • High-res files by email
  • Ready in one to three weeks

From the sketchbook

Every piece starts on paper, in pen, marker or watercolor, signed and dated in the corner. These are safe-for-work pages. The rest lives in the members gallery.

Colored marker drawing of a red-haired man and a dark-haired muscular man embracing
Alcohol marker. Full color, two characters.
Pen drawing of two bearded men kissing, one wearing a chain
Ballpoint and pencil. Ink sketch, two characters.
Soft pink and ochre watercolor of two men kissing
Watercolor. Painted study, two characters.

How it works

Send

Book your slot and send your idea with references. I reply within three days to confirm the details.

Red ink drawing of a man in a cap

Sketch

You get a rough sketch to approve. All changes happen here, before any ink touches the page.

Pen sketch of two men kissing

Ink

I ink and color the final piece, then email you high-res scans. Most pieces are done in one to three weeks.

Finished rust marker figure

Every stroke, Rust marker figure, shown up close down to the signature in print

Art Book Vol. 1, coming soon. Forty pages of marker and pen work at full size, printed on heavy paper and signed. Join the newsletter to hear first when it's out.

Before you book

Do you draw adult content?

Yes, for clients 18 and over. Every character I draw is an adult. Tell me what you have in mind when you book and I'll say yes or no before you pay.

How do I pay?

Upfront, through the booking page. Its checkout holds your payment and your files in one place, so neither of us has to chase anything.

How many changes can I ask for?

Two rounds at the sketch stage. Once I start inking, only small color tweaks are possible.

How long does it take?

One to three weeks from the approved sketch, depending on the finish. If anything slows me down, you hear it from me first.

Can I use the art for my own projects?

Personal use is included: post it, print it, make it your avatar, with credit. Merch or anything you sell needs a commercial license, so ask first.

No AI training and no NFTs, ever.

Where is the uncensored work?

In the members gallery, for adults 18 and over: full pages, works in progress and process scans, posted there first.

Open the booking page and send your idea. A few slots open every month.