Story Behind the Painting - Tom Lybeck Art

The Story Behind the Painting

I am often asked about the inspiration behind what I paint and this blog is devoted to sharing some of the stories. Some reach back into childhood and others are comments on the times we live in. I hope you enjoy them.

–Tom Lybeck

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The Story Behind the Painting: Waking Moment

The Story Behind the Painting: Waking Moment

tomlybeckart2025-10-08T17:21:25+00:00October 8th, 2025|Birds, Landscapes|

Waking Moment Almost everyone I know who walks in the countryside has heard this familiar sound, a soft “Coo, Coo, Coo” followed by a pause, then a repetition. I hear it best when [...]

The Story Behind the Painting: Worker Bee

tomlybeckart2025-05-02T20:51:44+00:00May 2nd, 2025|Animals, Landscapes|

Worker Bee If you’ve got bees, enjoy the buzz! This is what I was thinking as I prepared our flower beds. I am now seeing (and hearing) what native plants have given us [...]

The Story Behind the Painting: Laying in Wait

tomlybeckart2025-02-01T20:53:43+00:00February 1st, 2025|Animals, Landscapes|

Laying in Wait ...not everyone is on board with this change... The wolf is viewed as dangerous and threatening, even though their presence can be beneficial to the environment. This is because the [...]