Toby Colton a.k.a. Orit Chava
What’s in a name?
My pseudonym, Orit Chava, was given to me late in life by a spiritual leader. It represents the beginning of my journey as an artist, and so all of my paintings, except for the earliest, are signed with this name.
My Sample Galleries
A Little More About Me
I live in Glendale, Wisconsin with my husband, Mitch, and our two cats, Sammy and Lily. I have four beautiful children, who remain, as ever, supportive of my art. I also have a passion for cooking and was intimately involved in the publishing of the Jewish Celebrity Cookbook.
Friends
Griffin Gallery Fine Art
133 East Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-1826
Aquarian Garden
About the Artist
I discovered my passion for art after a full career in banking and raising children. As my children immersed themselves in art, I began to uncover the artistic abilities that run through three generations of my family. While my experiences range over a wide variety of media, my chosen medium is acrylic.
My first work focused on the traditional - still-lifes, landscapes, and abstracts. The impetus to paint a Spiritual Portrait came while I was providing hospice care for my mother. I captured Laura's energy, intellect and passion in a way that no traditional portrait could ever achieve. I connect intuitively with my subjects to bring their essence and message to the canvas.
I am also a founding member of Griffin Gallery Fine Art, a twelve-member, artist-owned gallery in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
