In Marshall Toomey's newest body of work, he examines the positive in everyday life; the perspectives, traditions, and routines of being without struggles.
Toomey says, "This is not a study. I live this life everyday. A few of the pieces are of me with other characters. My style is inspired by the masters; blending traditional techniques with my own style creates an enriched view of life. Telling a NEW story is my goal. Museums need this newer history for people to see that there is always more to the story."
Toomey’s mission is to make art for the masses. He says of his work, “my paintings represent moments in time. I aim for realism with incredible vitality - they feel almost alive. This is achieved by excellent mastering of light, composition, and unprecedented detail. I like to paint portraits, animals, and food (don't we all love a tasty meal?) I’ve always had a drive to be the best artist I could be, and I continue to constantly look at the masters of art in magazines and books, and study every cartoonist I see. My childhood goal was to have a successful syndicated comic strip running daily in every newspaper in the world. Although I sent hundreds of submissions to syndicates into my young adult years, I never got picked up. I have read a lot of rejection letters. I gave up on that dream when I finally bought a one way ticket to Hollywood, CA, at 24 years old, but I never gave up on dreaming altogether. I thought when I retired that I would just chill, but now I’m painting so much it’s crazy. I love it!!!!”
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