Beverly Toves
Her love of creativity began as early as age five and never faded.
In fact, it only grew stronger.
Beverly Toves notes that her passion led her to pursue her BFA degree in painting and sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
However, her artistic talents soon took a pragmatic turn. In her spare time at college, she taught herself portrait photography, and this new artistic avenue blossomed into a career as a portrait photographer.
Many will know her as the artist/ photographer behind the award-winning business, Portrait Excellence by Beverly.
But having retired recently after 40 years as a portrait photographer, Beverly has returned to her easel.
She says, “Three years ago, God in his infinite wisdom lit a fire in me that lead me back to my first love.”
Her magnificent work not only reflects her well-honed, intuitive skills of observation and composition but also demonstrates her commitment to expressing the “soul” of her subject through paint, pastel or graphite.
Beverly says, “I have found that as a photographer my eyes are captivated by the light and composition but as a fine artist I seek to go beyond that in my interpretation of the shapes, values, and colors.”
And Beverly certainly captures the heart of her subjects. Without a doubt, all can agree that Beverly is at home with fine art.
Beverly reflects, “Life’s road is full of twists and turns and my desire is to find the beauty in each new bend.”
 "Grounded", by Beverly Toves40x50 Oil, Wrapped Canvas $4,500. |  "After the Rain", by Beverly Toves20x24 Oil $999. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Resting" by Beverly Toves10x10 Oil Cradleboard $225. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |  "Aslan," by Beverly Toves.14x14 Giclee Print. $80. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Apple Man," by Beverly Toves.12x16 Framed Oil. $399. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") to Request More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |  "Tender Moments," by Beverly Toves.16x22 oil in gold frame. $3,200. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Who You Calling Hairy?" by Beverly Toves.6x6 Oil on cradleboard. $185. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |  "Carl's," by Beverly Toves.11x14 Giclee Print. $69. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Loyal Companion," by Beverly Toves.8x8 Oil on cradle board. $199. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |  "African Elephants," by Beverly Toves.20x24 Framed Oil. $999. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") to Request More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Goolrick's," by Beverly Toves.11x14 Giclee Print. $69. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |  "Mazie," by Beverly Toves.8x8 inch Oil. $199. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase |
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 "Resting," by Beverly Toves.10x10 Oil on cradle board. $225. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase |  "Summertime Delight," by Beverly Toves.22x40 Oil on Canvas. $1,900. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") to Request More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Golden Phoenix," by Beverly Toves.14x14 Giclee Print. $65. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |  "Skywarrior," by Beverly Toves.8x10 Oil. $220. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") for More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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 "Local Honey," by Beverly Toves.12x12 Framed Oil. $325. Click on Image (then, "Go to Link") to Request More Information or to Inquire about Purchase. |
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