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.
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More About Josefin Tolstoy
What inspires you?
Shapes and color combinations.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Texture, color and shapes.
Who 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.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My hands.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Just go for it.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Outside, in nature, when walking alone I get my best ideas.
