Anna Toberman Fine Art

05/23/2026

This is a painting done from a live model at the studio of “, who makes it possible for remote artists to join his group via Zoom. I used to paint direct, wet-in-wet all the time, but in recent years I have become consumed in layers, so this was a good practice piece for a change. The model was a cool blues musician named Peter Tighe, and I enjoyed his performance during the session and his great expression.

05/23/2026

He is a great inspiration for portrait artists

Curator Bart Cornelis asks, 'What makes Frans Hals one of the greatest portrait painters in history?' This incredible 17-century Dutch artist captured true p...

05/19/2026

I’m very honored that my painting “Refuge” will be shown in the exhibition at ! Many thanks to the selection jury and to the beautiful gallery for including my work, and congratulations to the other finalist artists!

05/13/2026

I painted this as a test of how far I could develop a portrait from a Zoom session screen shot. Usually I sketch from Zoom for 2-3 hours for valuable drawing practice in charcoal or pastel pencil. I felt like this model’s extraordinary face compelled more attention, so I painted this 9x12 on a linen panel in oils with several layers. Thanks to Karen at and to the model, Kenyatta Ali, for this inspiring pose.

05/10/2026

Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms! This is a section of my painting from a few years ago. I’m lucky to have had a great Mom who taught me so much. ❤️

04/30/2026

I’m honored that my painting “Breeze” is on display at Anderson Fine Art Gallery in the Best of America Small Works Exhibition that opens May 1, and that I received an Award of Excellence! Thanks to the award judges and congratulations to the other artists in this very beautiful show!

03/30/2026

When I was growing up, my mother hung a painting of a vase of flowers on the wall above our kitchen table. Every meal, every homework assignment, every family game night, I internalized the beauty of those summer flowers. Years later I was able to plant my own cutting garden and fill my house with wonderful fragrance and color. Here is a new painting of some of my peonies. Thinking it may make a nice Mother’s Day gift for someone.

03/27/2026

I’m thrilled that my painting “Breeze” will be exhibited at the Anderson Fine Art Gallery in St. Simons Island, Georgia, as part of the Small Works Best of America show! “Breeze” is a 10x12 inch oil painting inspired by summer days and my beautiful model, . The show runs from May 1 to May 30, and is already viewable on andersonfineartgallery.com.

03/25/2026

03/21/2026

I’m so grateful to the for honoring “Memory of Rain” with the Best Painting award, in the 2026 Spring Auctions! Macowin Tuttle (1861-1935) was a resident artist member of the Salmagundi Club, and his works are part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. My painting is Lot No. 77 in the fundraising auction on Mar. 26. Bidders can register online through links on the Salmagundi Club website and can participate online or in person. Congratulations to all the others awarded artists!