Thomas Turner - How Thomas Turned Art Into a Living

In today’s episode, I sit down with Thomas Turner, an Atlanta-based artist known for large-scale murals and a style that blends realism, nature, and surreal influence. What a lot of people don’t see when they look at an artist’s work is the business behind it, and Thomas breaks that wide open. We talk about what it actually takes to land major walls, how pricing works, and why so many mural projects are months in the making long before a paintbrush ever hits the wall. Thomas also shares the path that led him here. He grew up in Peachtree City, discovered art later than most, and eventually found his way through school, major shifts, and a few bold decisions that set him on this track. We get into some of the projects that changed everything for him, including the Atlantic Station mural that became a major breakthrough, and the moment he found out Hank Aaron had seen his work and was presented with a print of it. And we also talk about where he is right now. Thomas is a brand-new dad, and he’s thinking differently about time, stability, and what it looks like to build a career that doesn’t require being on a lift for 20 straight days. If you’re a creative, a business owner, or someone who’s ever wondered what it really takes to turn talent into a living, I think you’ll love this one. Let’s get into it.