Photograph of Artist JOHN TOOMA
JOHN TOOMA
sydney, NSW - Australia



Original Artworks (56)

John Tooma; Morton Park Nsw, 2023, Original Painting Oil, 52.2 x 30 cm. Artwork description: 241 I have painted this part of the state many times. It is part of the southern highlands of NSW. It is so popular with tourists and locals alike. ...
John Tooma
Original Oil Painting, 2023
52.2 x 30 cm (20.6 x 11.8 inches)
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John Tooma; Strathfield At Sunset Sydney, 2023, Original Painting Oil, 50 x 40 cm. Artwork description: 241 This is part of a workshop I attended with many members of Drummoyne Art Society, Sydney.  This painting is not framed.  If you like me to frame it please let me know via Email. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2023
50 x 40 cm (19.7 x 15.7 inches)
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John Tooma; Heaven1 Genesis, 2004, Original Painting Oil, 122.2 x 83.8 mm. Artwork description: 241 This piece is part of a series of cloud paintings I have produced over the years. I am still experimenting in the oil medium to see what effects I can reach in terms of realism. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2004
122.2 x 83.8 mm (19.7 x 15.7 inches)
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John Tooma; Cloud Series 1, 2005, Original Painting Oil, 180 x 120 cm. Artwork description: 241 This artwork is part of a series I have been working on for several years. Some of the artworks have been sold but this one is with my collection. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2005
180 x 120 cm (70.9 x 47.2 inches)
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John Tooma; Storm Looming Over Eastlakes, 2005, Original Painting Oil, 140 x 100 cm. Artwork description: 241 This is where I used to live in this amazing part of Sydney suburb of Eastlakes, I lived not far from this spot as I would drive past this beautiful region of Sydney every week. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2005
140 x 100 cm (55.1 x 39.4 inches)
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John Tooma; Figure Painting, 2021, Original Painting Oil, 39.3 x 53.8 cm. Artwork description: 241 This model was at Hamley Studio at Mt Kuring- gai in Sydney s north. This life painting was my third figure study in oil on board. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2021
39.3 x 53.8 cm (15.5 x 21.2 inches)
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John Tooma; Figure Study, 2021, Original Drawing Pastel, 29.7 x 42 cm. Artwork description: 241 This model was at our Liverpool Art Society Life Drawing Group held at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Casula. Drawing is not framed. ...
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Original Pastel Drawing, 2021
29.7 x 42 cm (11.7 x 16.5 inches)
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John Tooma; Figure Study, 2021, Original Painting Oil, 50 x 59.6 cm. Artwork description: 241 This is a figure study that I have just finished recently at Hamley Studio. Studio is managed and run by Sally and Ben in their Mt Kuring- Gai suburb of Sydney. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2021
50 x 59.6 cm (19.7 x 23.5 inches)
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John Tooma; Head Study, 2021, Original Drawing Pastel, 14.8 x 21 cm. Artwork description: 241 study in chalk pastel, Conte pastel on paper...
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Original Pastel Drawing, 2021
14.8 x 21 cm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
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John Tooma; Gitis Bougainvillea, 2005, Original Painting Oil, 170 x 155 cm. Artwork description: 241 This was an accident as I was about to paint it as it is from nature, but my camera captured this part of the bougainvillea tree out of focus.  So I decided to paint this piece as out of focus.  I work on the real plant and ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2005
170 x 155 cm (66.9 x 61.0 inches)
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John Tooma; Spiritual Awakening 2, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 350 x 450 mm. Artwork description: 241 This is part of a series I have been working on and this represents the historical and ancient people of the world. Its a personal and spiritual journey through life and its complexities. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2018
350 x 450 mm (66.9 x 61.0 inches)
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John Tooma; Appreciating Nature, 2006, Original Painting Oil, 76 x 76 mm. Artwork description: 241 This painting was purchased the moment our group exhibition was opened in Berrima NSW, and the owner was the partner of the gallery. The Bell gallery, Berrima NSW. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2006
76 x 76 mm (66.9 x 61.0 inches)
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John Tooma; Girl With The Pearl Earring, 2016, Original Painting Oil, 60.8 x 35.3 mm. Artwork description: 241 Dutch masters study of the  Girl with the pearl earring . ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2016
60.8 x 35.3 mm (66.9 x 61.0 inches)
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John Tooma; Study Of Sam, 2015, Original Drawing Gouache, 20 x 30 cm. Artwork description: 241 This lovely dog belongs to my friend Kim s niece, Sam passed away and this piece is in memory of this gentle creature. ...
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Original Gouache Drawing, 2015
20 x 30 cm (7.9 x 11.8 inches)
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John Tooma; Abstract Study 1, 2016, Original Painting Oil, 60.8 x 44.2 cm. Artwork description: 241 This is a study in abstraction, I am forever experimenting with these techniques and styles.  Let me know what you think. ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2016
60.8 x 44.2 cm (23.9 x 17.4 inches)
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John Tooma; Figure Study, 2015, Original Drawing Pastel, 40 x 60 cm. Artwork description: 241   this is another figure study in pastel, this is an ongoing part of my attraction to the human body, its complexities and beauty. There will never be a moment that I can say I go it. This is the most difficult subject matter ever.  ...
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Original Pastel Drawing, 2015
40 x 60 cm (15.7 x 23.6 inches)
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John Tooma; Figure Study 2, 2015, Original Drawing Pastel, 27 x 35.8 cm. Artwork description: 241  this is another figure study in pastel, this is an ongoing part of my attraction to the human body, its complexities and beauty. There will never be a moment that I can say I go it. This is the most difficult subject matter ever. ...
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Original Pastel Drawing, 2015
27 x 35.8 cm (10.6 x 14.1 inches)
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John Tooma; Figurel Study 1, 2015, Original Drawing Pastel, 27 x 35.8 cm. Artwork description: 241  these are figure study, as I have been doing this for a long time. Its my understanding of the human body and its complexities, enjoy ...
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Original Pastel Drawing, 2015
27 x 35.8 cm (10.6 x 14.1 inches)
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John Tooma; Spiritual Awakening 1, 2015, Original Painting Oil, 1000.5 x 1000.5 mm. Artwork description: 241  This is a first of many to come of this series. This panel represents the destruction and looting of Indigenous Art and Culture in the middle- east. It is a collection of Australian Aboriginal, Middle- Eastern and ancient cultures of European history. The face is of a ...
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Original Oil Painting, 2015
1000.5 x 1000.5 mm (10.6 x 14.1 inches)
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John Tooma; Cat 1, 2015, Original Painting Oil, 76.2 x 76.2 mm. Artwork description: 241  This is my first panel of the Cat series, I am building a collection of Cats and Dogs to show one day. ...
John Tooma
Original Oil Painting, 2015
76.2 x 76.2 mm (10.6 x 14.1 inches)
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Artist Statement

This site is only a guide to my artworks, you will appreciate them alot more when they are seen in real life.

As a Painter and Graphic DesignerIllustrator, art is everything to me. Its wonderful to have the ability to draw and paint what the eye can see. As an observer, I love to sketch in my A5 pads and photograph most subjects transferring the visual information onto paper, canvas, clay or the computer. I use both film and digital photographic equipment.

I draw and paint virtually everything but my passion lies with the human body. I use dry and wet medium such as graphite pencil, chalk pastel, charcoal, ink, watercolor, gouache and oil paints. I am for ever experimenting. I also work with traditional airbrushing methods, as well as using the apple computer airbrushing technique.

You can order Prints from any of these Paintings or Drawings and this would be printed on either Paper or Canvas depending on your preference.

It is an absolute pleasure to share my passion with you and to speak about it through art. I enjoy sketching people whilst sitting in cafes. I am forever mesmerized with the colors of birds, the pigments of flowers and the reflection of light onto all surfaces.

I am influenced by many painters artists, from Raphael to Matisse, Dufy to Klimt, Picasso to Michelangelo my favorite australian painters includes LLoyd Rees, Howard Taylor, Rosalie Gascoigne, Fred Williams, John Russell, Julian Ashton, Brett Whiteley, Arthur Boyd, just to name a few.

So sit back, grab a coffee or tea and browse through, enjoy
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