About the Artist: Anne Tobin Landers

I didn't consciously choose to be an artist.  It's almost as though art chose me.  My childhood memories are filled with art.  I loved drawing pictures and could spend hours amusing myself with art supplies and paper.  In my heart I know I've always been an artist.  

Family and friends always encouraged me to use my art and pursue it as a career.  I never found the right niche to express myself until I started painting and personalizing ceramic plates.  I began by painting plates and plaques for special people in my life.  Soon people starting asking me to paint plates for them to give to their loved ones.  So with a hundred dollars I bought my first kiln.  This was the beginning of Tobin Design.  

Nine years and two little boys down the road, I still find painting as much fun as the day I started my adventure.  I find great inspiration in the pictures my son’s draw for me and with their interest in my work.  Their teachers are always a little perplexed when they try to explain “My mommy paints plates.”  Soon they understand this unique job – and aren’t too surprise with a painted plate teacher’s gift!

I paint each plate myself and sign it with my middle name - Tobin.  I don't know why exactly, but ever since I was a child, I would sign any piece of art I created with the name "Tobin".  I hope you love each piece as much as I enjoyed painting it.