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: Wind, Rain and Rust

The Story Behind the Painting: Wind, Rain and Rust

tomlybeckart2026-04-13T20:01:10+00:00April 10th, 2026|Landscapes|

Wind, Rain and Rust We had made our yearly trip out to the west slope late one September. The years have told us that fall works out better for this trip than summer. [...]

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 [...]