Tonjua Lyles
My aim is to inspire you right down to your soul!
An old adage says that if you want to be successful, you must follow your dreams. As a child, I've always enjoyed drawing with pencils and markers for my own pleasure. Later I made cards and pictures for other people. I always dreamed of painting but never thought myself capable of creating that kind of beauty. With encouragement from my mother, I began to create beautiful acrylic paintings. An idea from my dad sparked my mirror art line! I've recently discovered scratch art. Different mediums allow me to express different ideas. Above all, whatever I create, I choose to share joy through my art of a life well lived. Simply put my, mission is to bring happiness to everyone, to delight and inspire you right down to your soul!
Discover contemporary artworks by Tonjua Lyles, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary american artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Drawing. Account type: Artist , member since 2004 (Country of origin United States). Buy Tonjua Lyles's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Tonjua Lyles. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.
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Exclusive selection at discounted prices • 8 artworks
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A technique where black Indian ink is scratched away from a thin layer of white china clay in order[...]
A technique where black Indian ink is scratched away from a thin layer of white china clay in order to reveal a beautiful image beneath. This technique requires the artist to think in reverse to pull the image from the surface to craft a beautiful picture.
Customized Projects • 12 artworks
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Paintings and mirror art personalized/custom made for a client.
PERSONALIZED AND CUSTOM MIRROR ART CAN[...]
Paintings and mirror art personalized/custom made for a client.
PERSONALIZED AND CUSTOM MIRROR ART CAN NOT BE RETURNED!
PERSONALIZED AND CUSTOM MIRROR ART CAN NOT BE RETURNED!
Acrylic Paintings • 45 artworks
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Have any photo and/or original painting customized to your desire!
Photos and original paintings hand[...]
Have any photo and/or original painting customized to your desire!
Photos and original paintings hand etched into the mirror!
For more information contact me!!!!
Photos and original paintings hand etched into the mirror!
For more information contact me!!!!
Personalized Mirror Art • 7 artworks
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Pick a format, send us your picture and information and we'll create your beautifully unique mirror![...]
Pick a format, send us your picture and information and we'll create your beautifully unique mirror! Each mirror takes three weeks for completion once payment is received.
PERSONALIZED AND MIRROR ART CAN NOT BE RETURNED!
PERSONALIZED AND MIRROR ART CAN NOT BE RETURNED!
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Biography
An old adage says that if you want to be successful, you must follow your dreams. As a child, I've always enjoyed drawing with pencils and markers for my own pleasure. Later I made cards and pictures for other people. I always dreamed of painting but never thought myself capable of creating that kind of beauty. With encouragement from my mother, I began to create beautiful acrylic paintings. An idea from my dad sparked my mirror art line! I've recently discovered scratch art. Different mediums allow me to express different ideas. Above all, whatever I create, I choose to share joy through my art of a life well lived. Simply put my, mission is to bring happiness to everyone, to delight and inspire you right down to your soul!
- Nationality: UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1963
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- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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Education
1970 - 2028
No formal education, God given talent.
United States
Artist value certified
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Achievements
Publications & Press
2011
Who's Who Global Directory
United States
Activity on Artmajeur
Last modification date : Sep 20, 2024
(Member since 2004)
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Artworks by Tonjua Lyles added to favorite collections: 47
Latest News
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Added Oct 26, 2018
CUSTOMIZED MIRRORS FOR 2018 HOLIDAY!
TO RECEIVE CUSTOMIZED MIRRORS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 5, 2018. I CANNOT GUARANTEE HOLIDAY DELIVERY AFTER THAT DATE. GET YOUR ORDERS IN NOW!
Added Oct 13, 2015
Holiday Mirror Art Now Available!
Hi as promised the 2015 Holiday Collection is now becoming available. Two pieces are already posted: O Christmas Trees and Happy Hanukkah. Still working on two more items. I hope you enjoy this years collection. Don't forget to get your customized orders in early for this years holiday delivery. Talk to you soon!
Tonjua
Added Aug 15, 2015
Holiday Collection 2015!
Hi, I am in the stages of creating new mirror art for the upcoming holidays. It will be a limited edition. Each mirror will be one of a kind and hand crafted. I'm interested to know if you have any ideas you'd like to suggests to add to my own. I'm always interested in a fresh perspective! Looking forward to creating the best mirrors ever!
Tonjua
Added Nov 28, 2014
Mirror Art; Personalized Stockings
First, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and didn't eat too much turkey! Now that its over, we are heading rapidly to Christmas. I didn't know the color that I added to the stocking would go over as well as it has. Mirror Art Stocking have been requested a great deal for the last couple of months. I created the Stocking two years ago, and it didn't get much notice.
Since the Stocking has become so requested, I thought it would be nice to offer it on Back Friday at $50.00 instead of the original $75.00. One day only! There's still time to get a stocking made for your child, grandchild or even for yourself.
Get your's now while there's still time. Stocking can be created with or without a name. The choice is yours. Order today!
Added Mar 14, 2014
My Dad!
Thinking of my Daddy today, on what is his 69th birthday., and even though he's no longer here with me, as I create my Mirror art, each one is done with him always on my mind and how proud he would be to see his basic idea turned into something so unique. Happy birthday to my Daddy, Gary A. Lyles 1945 - 1991
Added Mar 8, 2014
What is Mirror Art?
I'm often asked what Mirror Art is and how did I come up with the idea. Well, let me first say that anything can be created into the mirror. Okay, Mirror Art is my original designs hand etched into any mirror. I've recently began adding a bit of color via acrylic paints, along with bits and pieces from arts and crafts. The original idea came from my Dad who years ago gave me a large mirror with several large photos inside of it. At least thats how it appeared. What I later discovered was that Dad had scratched out the silver from the back of the mirror to make spaces for each photo, a very tedious and time consuming process that i could never duplicate as well as he did. My Dad died before he could show me how he accomplished the task, so I began to research a way to improve on my Dad's process. What could I do to add to his basic concept? God gave me the idea to use the sketches I painted from, some etching creme, and of course a mirror, Voila, Mirror Art. The rest as they say is history!
Talk to you soon,
Tonjua
Added Jan 14, 2014
Coming Soon!
Personalized Birthday Mirror Art... Keep Watching!
Added May 1, 2013
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14Th Annual Celebration of Life Art Show
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Artist, Poets, and Creative Persons
Sponsored by Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center
Added Feb 1, 2013
Press release
The new Personalized Mirror Art is now available! Browse our site for unique gift giving ideas for any occasion.
Added Jan 12, 2004
Mirror Art
Each mirror is hand done. I personally design and sketch each work and etch it into the mirror. No mirror is to small or to large.
Customization is available upon request. Customization prices start at $100.00. Mirrors are usually shipped without a frame to keep down shipping cost. Framed mirrors can be shipped, but will cost more due to the weight of the frame.
Contact me to discuss details of any project posted or that you may want customized. I look forward to working for you and as always I pray that each mirror or painting will bless you and inspire you all the way to your soul!!
We are also on Facebook. Visit our page and like us!
Added Jan 12, 2004
Mission/Artist statement
An old adage says that if you want to be successful,you must follow your dreams. As a child, I've always enjoyed drawing in pencils and markers for my own pleasure. Later I made cards and pictures for other people. I always dreamed of painting, but never thought myself capable of creating that kind of beauty. With encouragement from my mother I began to create beautiful acrylic paintings. An idea from my dad sparked my mirror art line! My mission simply put is to bring happiness to everyone, to delight and inspire you right down to your soul!
Included in the 2011 Global Directory Of WHO'S WHO Honoring Executives & Professionals
Reviews and comments
Thank you so much Saho for your kind words!
I like so much your work. it's so kind...
Congratulations,
Stephanie VIGNAUX - painter - Tarbes (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hey Misses Lyes, it's me the mailman.Nice pics,I see you are very talented.Hope it takes you far.
Hi Mis Tonjua I have meet Norman Rockwell.And met Boris Vallejio two of the US Best Illustrators your work is very nice and looks very professional your art looks like you work for Hall mark cards. Good work
JUST STOPPED TO SEE YOUR GODS GIFT GREAT JOB LOVE U
Hi Tonjua!
Love your artworks the displays are beautiful, good luck.
beautiful work girl! The Lord our God truly uses you! Be blessed in your calling!
Bonne fête de hannoukah. Hag sameah.
Beautiful!!!!!! congratulations!!!