Tomi Bara

Big men, drawn by hand

Bara illustration by Tomi Bara, in pen, alcohol marker and watercolor. Join the newsletter for new pages and first word on the art book.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Rust marker, December 2025

Marker drawing of a broad man from behind in white briefs, shaded in rust
Rust marker drawing of a heavily muscled shirtless man with a buzz cut, seen from the front
Red ink drawing of a heavyset man in a baseball cap, shirtless
Marker drawing of a shirtless man holding a green telephone handset, its coiled cord hanging down his chest

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.
Pencil drawing of a bearded man asleep with his arms folded behind his head
Pencil and ink. Study, July 2025.

Notebook pages

Quick ink studies on lined paper. Every commission starts as a rough page like these, before anything is inked for real.

Ink drawing on lined paper of two men, framed in heavy black brush outlines
Ink sketch on a lined notebook page of two shirtless men kissing
Ink sketch on lined paper of a broad shirtless man in dark sunglasses

How it works

Send

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

Marker drawing of a shirtless man on a green telephone

Sketch

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

Rough ink sketch of a bearded man on lined paper, construction line still visible

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, inked and shaded

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.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

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.