REACHING THE HEART, WHILE CREATING ART.

It begins with a blank canvas.

The music rises. The energy in the room shifts. Then, with fingertips, palms and brushes—Tom Varano begins transforming a massive 4-foot by 5-foot canvas before the audience’s eyes.

At first, they’re not quite sure what they’re seeing.

Broad strokes. Splashes of color. Movement synchronized to powerful music. The portrait begins to emerge, and suddenly the room is completely engaged. Anticipation builds as hundreds—or even thousands—of people try to figure out who is appearing on the canvas.

Then comes the reveal.

In a matter of minutes, what began as an empty canvas has become the face of an iconic person whose life, struggles, courage, leadership, or perseverance becomes the doorway to something much bigger.

Because the painting is only the beginning.

At Emotion Into Art™, Tom Varano will use art to capture the eyes so he can then use the microphone to reach the heart.

Every portrait creates an opportunity to tell a story. Every story creates an opportunity to deliver a message. And every message is designed to remind people of something they may have forgotten about themselves—their potential, their resilience and grit, their purpose, and their ability to keep moving forward.

For more than a 14 years, Emotion Into Art™ has combined speed painting, powerful music, storytelling, humor, audience interaction, and inspirational speaking to create an experience unlike a traditional keynote or live art performance.

The audience doesn't simply watch.

They feel it. They experience it. They become part of it. They leave with it.

One moment they are cheering as a portrait comes to life. The next, the room grows quiet as a story connects with someone exactly where they are. There is laughter, suspense, reflection, excitement, and sometimes tears—all woven together through art and human connection.

From K–12 schools and colleges to corporate organizations, charities, associations, conferences, faith-based events, and communities across the country, Emotion Into Art™ adapts each performance to the people in the room and the message that matters most.

The goal remains the same:

Create something their eyes will remember—and deliver a message their heart won't forget.

This is more than speed painting.

This is more than inspirational speaking.

This is Emotion Into Art™.

Emotion Into Art™ presentations are fully school-appropriate and do not include political or religious content. Our student-centered program focuses on issues such as kindness, resilience, anti-bullying, positive decision-making, and healthy choices. For questions or more information, please contact us directly at tom@varano.com.