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Open Edition William Tolliver Posters: Buy 1, Get 1 Free

tolliverarts — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:39:31 +0000

For a limited time only, take advantage of The Estate’s Open Edition Poster Sale and buy one (1) Open Edition Poster by William Tolliver and get one (1) free.

Note: When making your purchase, please state which free poster you would like in the “Note to Seller” section or email your selection totolliverart@artbywilliamtolliver.com.

-Free poster must be of equal or lesser value than purchased poster.
-Sale ends September 21, 2016.
-While supplies last.
–Free Shipping!

Visit our official website and order now.

WILLIAM TOLLIVER: The Legacy Continues…

tolliverarts — Thu, 07 May 2015 21:49:52 +0000

William Tolliver Quotes

tolliverarts — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:19:20 +0000

“Music is one of my first loves. All of my uncles played guitar, and I grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi – that’s where my love of the blues came from.” —William Tolliver

Delta Blues by William Tolliver

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Delta Blues by William Tolliver

William Tolliver Quotes – On Abstract Art

tolliverarts — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:22:03 +0000

“I wasn’t too fond of abstract art initially. I felt there was something lacking in the medium—feeling, I guess—that people could relate to. When I began to understand it better, I began to experiment. I wanted to build something new, but still based upon the foundation the old masters had laid. I wanted something different, something combing the old and the new. That’s when I began to experiment with the cubist/abstract background, putting the realist figures in the foreground.” William Tolliver (Art Gallery International, February/March 1986, Dynamic New Southern Artist, Sandy Preston.)

Pas de Deux by William Tolliver

William Tolliver Quotes – On Pride & Dignity

tolliverarts — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 19:50:41 +0000

“Black people my age will usually deny they ever picked cotton for a living, but many of us have. Van Gogh painted people digging potatoes, and that struck a universal chord. The people who are picking cotton in my paintings are depicted in a way that is not degrading, but dignifying. I paint common people I see every day, people who we can all relate to, people working at menial labor, but working with pride and dignity.” William Tolliver

Pickin’ Cotton by William Tolliver

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Pickin’ Cotton by William Tolliver

Quotes by William Tolliver

tolliverarts — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:05:14 +0000

“I could draw on a lot of sad and depressing things in my life and paint about that, but I rather emphasize the positive.” -William Tolliver

In Defiance of All Odds

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In Defiance of All Odds

Quotes by William Tolliver – On Painting the Mood

tolliverarts — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:40:45 +0000

“I try to paint moods and emotions instead of what people see. I think that feelings are happy, jazzy, even bluesy. This is what separates people who paint from true artists. Art has to do more than be technically good — it has to move people.” —William Tolliver

“Relief at the Docks,” to benefit The American Red Cross of Georgia, Atlanta Chapter – ORDER TODAY!

tolliverarts — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:50:24 +0000

The Estate of William Tolliver and The American Red Cross of Georgia Headquarters in Atlanta (ARC) is proud to present the stunning release of “Relief at the Docks,” a limited edition Giclee by 20th Century world-renown artist great, William Tolliver (1951-2000).

Limited Edition Giclee to Benefit the American Red Cross of Georgia Headquarters in Atlanta.

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“Relief at the Docks”

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“Relief at the Docks”

Tolliver was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and, although his mother worked in the cotton fields by day, she found time to rear and help educate 14 children. To stimulate their interest in learning, she often challenged William and his older brother to drawing contests. Discovering William’s talent, she borrowed art books from the library that exposed her son to the works of the European masters. With a unique style, which has been termed as “representational abstract expressionism,” Tolliver’s paintings are known for their use of color, shape, texture and line. William Tolliver remains critically ranked with the likes of Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence.

“Relief at the Docks” represents The American Red Cross Humanitarian Efforts and will be gifted to and exhibited at The ARC of Georgia Headquarters in Atlanta. The ARC will receive part of the proceeds from the sale of the 199 acid-free limited edition giclees on paper. The campaign will launch on Thursday, 4/16/2015 and orders can be made online at www.artbywilliamtolliver.com or calling 404-384-0728, 770-696-1136 (live representatives).

William Tolliver’s works belong to the permanent collections of The Corcoran Museum of Washington, D.C., The High Museum of Arts, The Hampton University Museum, McKissick Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Zigler Museum and New Orleans Museum of Art, just to name a few. He has received numerous Commissions from the Atlanta City Council, Fulton County Government and he was commissioned to create and design the official Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games Poster.

“Relief at the Docks” measures 22 x 30 and will come Estate Signed and Numbered with Certificate of Authenticity, available for a Limited Time price of $800.00. Place your order today!

The Estate of William Tolliver and the American Red Cross Headquarters in Atlanta appreciate your support!

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What’s New at the Estate of William Tolliver

tolliverarts — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:28:29 +0000

2015 will be a big year for the Estate of William Tolliver with a lot of new and exciting things to come! For now, please check out our newly updated website where you will find giclee reproductions being made public for the first time!

Our selection of giclees feature “Destiny,” “Sarah” and “New Jazz” and pieces from the Sketchpad of William Tolliver. These pieces are all limited edition and come accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Tolliver Women

William Tolliver devoted much of his artistic expression to capturing the true essence & femininity exemplified by African-American women. Radiated from within, with every brushstroke, Tolliver told the story of strong, regal, and poised Nubian Queens, Radiant Ladies, and Natural Beauties.

Tolliver Collectors, the world over, have welcomed a lifetime of vibrancy, joy, pride, and true appreciation for the grace of “Tolliver Women,” into their homes. Whether you are buying your first Tolliver, adding to a budding Tolliver Collection or looking to place another piece onto the walls of your very own, private Tolliver Gallery, a Tolliver Woman will always be the perfect addition to your home.

Music in Motion

No one captures jazz inspired Blues Scenes and Music in Motion quite the way that William Tolliver did. Avid collectors know, firsthand, the importance that Jazz & Blues played in Tolliver’s life. It is that lively form of musical expression that inspired Tolliver to go on to create Tolliver Classics such as “Transcendent of the Blues,” “Big Band,” “Jug Band,” and “Pas de Deux.”

History

Like most creatives, Tolliver drew much of his inspiration directly from the life that he lived. As depicted in paintings like “Pickin’ Cotton,” Tolliver spent time, as a child, in the cottonfields of Mississippi. There, as a waterboy, he helped to quench the thirst of fieldworkers as they labored through endless days of sweltering summer heat. It was the objective of this artist to portray these experiences with the dignity and consideration that Black History Demands.

From the Sketchpad of William Tolliver

For many artists, the sketchpad is where burgeoning ideas first take shape. Before moving on to the next steps, of creating their next great masterpiece, the sketchpad allows the artist to draw out their moves before one dip of a brush into a dollop of paint. While Tolliver, himself, once joked about trying to draw directly onto the canvas, with his paintbrush, over time, as he perfected his craft, his Sketchpad became like a journal of artistic expressions. Doodles and scribbles blossomed into oil paintings, pastels on paper, watercolors and beyond.

The sketches in this series represent the beginning stages of just a small sample of the countless paintings Tolliver created during his lifetime. The Sketchpad Series is simply a must have for all avid Tolliver Collectors.

What is a Giclee?

With the advent of the Giclee the art of fine printing has become even more precise. Because no screens are used, the prints have a higher apparent resolution than lithographs. The dynamic color range is like serigraph. In the Giclee process a fine steam of ink-more than four million droplets per second is sprayed onto archival art paper or canvas. The effect is similar to an air brush technique but much finer. Each piece is carefully hand mounted onto a drum which rotates during printing. Exact calculation of hue, value and density direct the ink of four nozzles. This produces a combination of 512 chromatic changes (with over 3 million colors possible) of highly saturated, nontoxic water-based ink. The artist’s color approval and input are essential for creating the final custom setting for the edition.

The latest advancements in the Giclee process are the work of a sophisticated fine art production facility that utilizes the highest resolution digital printers. This edition of fine art prints is a collaboration between the artist and a specially trained printing craftsmen. They have extended the boundaries of current technology by customizing their equipment, designing new programs, and offering protective coatings to ensure quality standards for the collector.

Displaying a full color spectrum, Giclee prints capture every nuance of an original painting – be it watercolor, oil or acrylic.

If you would like to see our full collection of William Tolliver reproductions, please feel free to visit The Estate of William Tolliver by clicking here. You may also email us directly at tolliverarts@gmail.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

Annie Lee, Artist & Humanitarian, Dies

tolliverarts — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:17:31 +0000

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(November 24, 2014 Henderson, NV) Internationally acclaimed artist, Annie Lee, known for her unique ability to celebrate African American culture passed away Monday, November 24^th in Henderson, NV. She was 79 years old.

Annie Lee had a very special gift. She let her artwork do the talking. She had the unique talent to paint a scene that captured people’s emotions. She lured you into her work with her wistful brushes of color. If her painting included people, you could hear them talking and laughing. If her painting had someone playing the harp or a saxophone, you could imagine the music. While Lee’s work featured African Americans, she really captured all Americans life from all angles.

Annie Lee’s signature of was to show images devoid of faces. Her subject’s body language and setting expressed strong feelings in a unique way that moved her audience. Her most popular works included

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