Tosya is a watercolor artist whose artistic journey began with a profound admiration for a painting by Judy Greenberg. After purchasing the piece and learning that Greenberg taught classes, she, despite being a novice in both drawing and painting, decided to join the class alongside much more experienced painters. Enthralled by the unique and unforgiving process of painting with water, she encountered many and varied challenges but remained dedicated to continuing to learn. She drew inspiration from Greenberg’s advice that it takes 200 “bad” paintings to create one worth celebrating.
For over two decades, Tosya has dedicated herself to learning, mastering and experimenting with various watercolor techniques. Her travels, especially throughout Europe, have significantly influenced her work as she seeks to capture compelling shapes and compositions experienced far from my daily sphere. One of her consistent themes is the depiction of everyday human moments, such as hanging laundry, reading on a bench or walking arm-in-arm with friends. The contrast between the rigidity of geometric architecture and the softness of human figures deeply resonates with her artistic sensibility most likely stemming from her engineering background coupled with her love of people.
She is particularly drawn to watercolor because of the inherent unpredictability involved when water and pigment meet. The transparency of the medium allows viewers to see the layers and the history of a painting’s evolution. She purposely renders her subject with lost edges, mingled shapes and incongruent pattern. She is striving to evoke mystery, drawing the viewer in and inviting them to complete and perhaps personalize the subjects in their mind.
Tosya donate 25 % of her art sales to a local charity each year.
Visit Tosya at www.tosyashore.com
