Biography - Artists Statement - About Me
Biography
Yvonne Toomey is a professional self-taught artist living in central Massachusetts. Her work, celebrated for its expressive style and emotional resonance, has been exhibited and sold in galleries in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Lowell Arts League, Dover Arts, Arts Worcester. She has been featured in Art Scope Magazine representing Arts League of Lowell MA. and recognized by the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention through their Uplifting Visions & Identities project, which highlights art that inspires hope and understanding. Yvonne has been featured in Worcester Magazine and the recipient of Arts to Hearts project 100 emerging artworks of 2025.
Yvonne’s creativity extends beyond the gallery walls, where her art has supported nonprofit organizations in raising funds for meaningful causes. She is honored to have her work contribute to Habitat for Humanity and Joey’s Drink Project, which promotes kindness and benefits Easter Seals.
For Yvonne, art is more than creation—it is connection. Guided by passion and intuition, she strives to produce work that uplifts communities, sparks reflection, and celebrates the resilience and beauty of the human spirit.
Artist Statement
My art is a journey of emotion, energy, and self-discovery, expressed through vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. Each piece begins with a uniquely layered abstract background—my signature style—serving as the backdrop for powerful imagery and emotional storytelling. I see my work not only as visual expression but also as a form of communication, inviting viewers to connect with the depth and feeling behind each brushstroke.
Versatility is central to my process. I move fluidly between delicate strokes and bold, expressive marks, blending textures, paint thickness, and charcoal to create dimensional layers that pulse with life. This interplay of softness and intensity allows me to capture both vulnerability and strength, reflecting the complexities of human experience.
Ultimately, I strive to create more than physical art—I aim to evoke an emotion.
About Me
I have lived in Massachusetts my whole life. I spent many years balancing family life with creative longing. My husband, a letter carrier and I a preschool teacher, raised four children —life full, loud, and meaningful.
For a long time, painting was something I did just for myself. It felt like a small act of care, a pause in the day, much like a candle-lit bubble bath. Over time, that private practice became essential.
My paintings are rooted in memory and stillness, drawn from familiar objects and gentle moments that often go unnoticed. I’m interested in what lingers—what we carry quietly with us long after a moment has passed. Through layered paint and restrained color, I try to hold space for reflection and calm.
Now, as a full-time artist, I paint with gratitude and intention. My hope is that each piece offers a sense of comfort and recognition, becoming something you can live with—returning to it again and again, finding a little quiet each time.