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 section of the website 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. New entries are added regularly.

–Tom Lybeck

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The Story Behind the Painting: Seeking Shelter in the Pines

The Story Behind the Painting: Seeking Shelter in the Pines

tomlybeckart2023-09-19T16:50:20+00:00September 19th, 2023|Birds, Landscapes|

Seeking Shelter in the Pines Talk about a blast of color! I have lived in Colorado over fifty years and still have not been able to see some bird species that are native [...]

The Story Behind the Painting: A Tough Nut to Crack

tomlybeckart2023-07-17T17:34:10+00:00July 17th, 2023|Animals, Landscapes|

A Tough Nut to Crack How am I ever going to paint this guy? That is what I was thinking when I saw this tufted, or tassel-eared, squirrel watching me just off my [...]

The Story Behind the Painting: From the Timber to the Lake

tomlybeckart2023-07-17T16:59:23+00:00May 17th, 2023|Birds, Landscapes|

From the Timber to the Lake As I left, the quiet prayer that is carried inside me became audible that day. Being in nature helps me to sort things out about my life. [...]