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"To
me, Libby Tolley's work succeeds on two levels: First, there is
the outward beauty of the land, sky and ocean, presented in clean
and direct areas of glorious color. This is the level that appeals
immediately to anyone who views her work. Secondly, there is the
deeper, softly spiritual level, the one that comes to the viewer
very soon after the initial look. This meaning is manifested through
her adept handling of color. Color is the messenger, and in Libby's
case, the narrative is merely foreground. Libby's work is a treat
to the eye and the spirit." |
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Elizabeth Tolley is a fourth-generation Californian, who captures the essence of the Central Coast landscape. She studied with mentor artists, most notably George Gibson, NA. In 2005, Plein Air magazine highlighted Tolley and Gibson in an article entitled, “Masters and Mentors: Art’s Endless Golden Line.” Libby has been featured in over 25 articles in international art magazines including, The Artist (UK), Southwest Art, Plein Air Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine, and International Artist Magazine. Her work has graced three covers. In 2006 Southwest Art featured Tolley in an article titled “Dawn’s Early Light”. The feature article talked about her journey in landscape painting and the inspiration that fuels her passion. “I am constantly in awe. If you let yourself be, really be, in the landscape, it is a blessing. For me, it is a higher place to be. I am constantly reaching to capture that feeling in my paintings.” In 2007, Tolley completed an instructional book on painting landscapes called, Oil Painter’s Solution Book: Landscapes, 100 answers to you oil painting questions. The book, published by North Light Books, answers questions and illustrates the process of painting both on location and in the studio. San Diego
Flora, another book released in 2007, included her paintings Morning
on the San Mateo and Afternoon on the San Mateo. Morning on the
San Mateo was exhibited in the Capistrano Light Exhibit sponsored
by The Irvine Museum. Memberships
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