Jami Tobey's Biography

Jami Tobey is a Southern California painter who has become well known for her intricate impressionistic landscapes and tree paintings. Using layers of acrylics, watercolor and ink, Jami’s paintings have depth and color that have made them a hit in galleries throughout the country.

As the daughter of renowned southwest sculptor, Gene Tobey, Jami grew up working alongside her dad in his studio. She sites her father as her best teacher, and the motivator in continuing working, changing, and growing as an artist.

Growing up in an artistic household in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jami always felt that art was a way of life. She taught both elementary and middle school for several years, but continued to
paint or draw until late every night. “Art is something I simply need to do. It’s both healing and exciting.” This was especially true when her oldest child, Tobey, was diagnosed with Autism, making her art more and more of a creative outlet for both Jami and her two kids. She continues to be prolific, saying, “energy begets more energy, and the more I paint the more that I want to paint”. Inspired by the natural landscapes of the places she travels, Jami brings a sketch book and camera everywhere she goes.

Jami Tobey is a Graduate of Western State College of Colorado with degrees in Fine Art and English. Her specialties are landscapes in acrylics with sizes ranging from 4 x 6 inches to 6 x 8 feet. She exhibits nationally in several galleries and has been the featured artist in numerous one woman shows. She was Southwest Art Magazine’s Artist to Watch in 2006. Jami is also one of the feature writers at Valley Living Magazine and takes great delight in writing her monthly column, The Busy Woman.

Cowboys & Indians magazine "Artist Spotlight" article, December 2009

Southwest Art magazine "Magical Landscapes" article, October 2009

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