Felix Fund’s Artist in Residence – Timothy Colomer

Timothy Colomer is an American artist, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and former Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician whose work explores the emotional realities of service, trauma, resilience, and recovery. After sustaining injuries during military service, including PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), Timothy turned to painting as a form of rehabilitation and personal recovery. What began as therapy evolved into an internationally recognized body of work that gives visual voice to experiences often difficult to describe with words alone.

Working primarily in charcoal, graphite, watercolor, and oil, Timothy creates emotionally charged pieces inspired by the EOD community, military service, human resilience, and the psychological landscape surrounding combat and recovery. His artwork has been featured in galleries, national exhibitions, charity auctions, film productions, podcasts, televised interviews, and veteran advocacy initiatives.

Timothy has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for veteran, EOD, and charitable organizations through live painting performances, auctions, collaborative fundraising events, and public art initiatives. His work has supported organizations dedicated to bomb disposal personnel, veterans, trauma recovery, and animal welfare causes, while helping bring greater public awareness to the emotional realities faced by service members and first responders.  His mission is clear “Where words fail, the artwork gives voice — transforming the lived experiences of the EOD community into visual stories of resilience, sacrifice, and recovery.”

In 2026, following his live painting performance at the Felix Feast, a gala dinner celebrating 15th years of the Felix Fund, he was invited to serve as the permanent Artist in Residence for the Felix Fund.

His work seeks to bridge the gap between military and civilian communities by transforming lived experiences into visual narratives that foster understanding, conversation, and healing.

Today, Timothy continues creating artwork that honors the global EOD family while advocating for mental health awareness, post-traumatic growth, and the enduring strength of those who serve. If you would like to see more of his work, please visit his website https://littledogartstudios.com/