67 years behind a pencil, brush, and sketchbook.
33 of them spent in the Santa Barbara sun.
Hundreds of paintings and stories to show for it.
All ready to share with the world.

“My art was with me, I never stopped doing it."

“I want casualness"

“There’s been a lot of times I couldn’t do artwork. I had no money for art supplies. Those were bad times."

“I think as long as you’re doing something you’re pleased with, that you’re happy with… to me that is success."

Photos by Rachel Zehnder

The Artist

Portrait of Richard Toberen: Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista

The Tool

Photo of Richard's favorite pencil: the Staedtler Mars Lumograph

The Hand

Photo of Richard's left hand: the backbone of every curated piece

The Interview

Portrait of Richard Toberen from our interview.

The Critique

Portrait of Richard reviewing his work.
Richard Toberen
Meet The Artist

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