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Josefin Tolstoy

Born: 1978

Hometown: Uppsala

Based in: Uppsala

Josefin Tolstoy is a Swedish emerging artist based in Uppsala, Sweden. Her work is both abstract and figurative. Inspired by the soothing colours of nature and contemporary interiors she creates luscious textures, shapes and colourblocks. Having studied a Diploma of Art and Design, Graphic Design in the UK her artworks are often strong in composition and shapes.
She works in a combination of acrylic paint and mixed media, in some of the paintings there is an extra sence of texture that she achives with her own recipie of mortar and acrylic mix. These painting are made with the canvas laying on the floor as the colour is heavy. Her love of color really shows in her work, and it would lighten up any room.

 



More About Josefin Tolstoy

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Shapes and color combinations.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Texture, color and shapes.

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Growing up with a very creative and multi talanted mother, I must say that she has always been by biggest inspiration.

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

My hands.

Question IconWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Just go for it.

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Outside, in nature, when walking alone I get my best ideas.


Collections Featuring Josefin Tolstoy

3 Collections

Circles in Art

Circles in Art

35 Artists, 40 Products

Last updated: November 10, 2021

Ready to Hang Artworks

Ready to Hang Artworks

37 Artists, 41 Products

Last updated: November 30, 2020

Abstract Art

Abstract Art

81 Artists, 86 Products

Last updated: November 19, 2020