Brightening Someone’s Day

By Lidia Tohar, Boca Raton Branch

Lidia Tohar-Orb's Cathedral
Left, “Orb’s Cathedral” (4 x 5 feet); right, Lidia Tohar with “Spring Invitation” to her right (3 x 4 feet).

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To my surprise — and good fortune — I was commissioned to create several paintings for a medical building in South Carolina. The client requested that the pieces be abstract in style, which gave me the freedom to explore color, form, and emotion in a unique way.

Excited, I jumped right into the process, gathering all my tools and materials. I worked on multiple canvases at once to maintain momentum and stay in a creative rhythm.

Lidia Tohar-U Above the Clouds
“Up Above the Clouds 2,” (4 x 5 feet).

After several weeks of focused work, the paintings were finally complete. The next step was to deliver them to their new home. Once they arrived, it was time to install them throughout the space. As the artwork was mounted on the walls, I immediately noticed a transformation — the lobby lit up with vibrant colors and an uplifting energy.

The entire space took on a fresh, welcoming feel. It was incredibly rewarding to see how the paintings breathed life into the environment. As an artist, there’s no better feeling than witnessing your work come together and make an impact.