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Dream Artglass: The Artistic Partnership of LC & Tommy Tobey
LC and Tommy, both skilled glass artists, founded Dream Artglass in 2009. Their shared passion for glass led to a thriving creative partnership.
LC’s Artistic JourneyLC studied stained glass and restoration in Chicago under Robert Cooper, later expanding her skills in Dallas. These experiences helped her develop a unique style in glass design.
Tommy’s Artistic JourneyTommy started his glass art career in Houston in 1989, first working with copper foil and leaded glass, then moving to fused glass.
Mentors in Houston, Galveston, and Atlanta influenced Tommy's growth. He finds glass to be a rewarding and ever-evolving medium.
Awards and Artistic AchievementsThroughout the past fifteen years, LC and Tommy have received numerous awards and recognition for their outstanding contributions to glass artistry. One notable achievement was their participation in the Unique by Nature competition, where their work was selected by the City of McKinney, Texas. The city purchased their piece, which is now proudly exhibited in the McKinney Performing Arts Building, showcasing their exceptional craftsmanship.
LC and Tommy also collaborated with residents of Ormond Beach to design and create a community mosaic. This meaningful project brought together local artists and citizens to produce a vibrant artwork, which now hangs in the Atrium of Ormond Beach City Hall, serving as a symbol of community spirit and artistic collaboration.
Their reputation for innovative glasswork led to a commission from the American Church of Paris. For this project, they crafted a unique baptismal font using fragments of broken glass, blending artistic creativity with spiritual significance.
Additionally, their creations are prominently featured in the front lobby of the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. The display highlights their continued impact on the art community and underscores their dedication to the craft of glasswork.
LC Tobey - Art Education/Experience
Apprentice Robert Cooper 1974 - 1987
Cooper Art Glass
Palos Height, IL
Focus on restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright Stain Glass
Beveling of glass, custom design-stained glass panels
Kittrell Rifkind 2009
Kittrell Rifkind Glass Studios
Dallas, TX
Private classes on kiln forming glass
Tommy Tobey - Art Education/Experience
Stained & Leaded Glass
Houston 1992
Atlanta 1998
Fused Glass
Galveston 1998
Atlanta 1998
Collin County College 2004-2005
Pottery
Live Drawing Honors and Awards
People’s Choice 2023
Frame of Mind Gallery
Ormond Beach, FL
Honorable Mention\ 2023
St. Augustine Art Association
Members Showcase
Third Place 2023
The Daytona News Journal Gallery
Turning News into Art
Honorable Mention 2022
Daytona Beach Art League
Celebrating the Genius of Women Art Award
US Artist Recognition 2019
Women in the Arts
Orlando Fl
Purchase Prize 2013
Unique By Nature Competition
McKinney TX
Exhibitions
Frame of Mind
Ormond Beach FL 2023
Let Music Fill Your Soul
Juried
Gallery 500 2023
Daytona Beach, Fl
FLWAA Members Showcase
Juried
Museum of Arts & Science 2023
Daytona Beach, FL
It’s A Kite Thing
Juried
Art Spotlight 2023
Ormond Beach, FL
Viva Carnival
Juried
Galería Elan 2023
Daytona Beach, FL
The Body Beautiful
Quantum Leap Winery 2023
Orlando, FL
Faces & Places
Juried
Janes Art Center 2022
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Code Red
Juried
Florida Women’s Arts Association 2022
Blossoming
Juried
The Casements 2022
Ormond Beach
Songs of Self
Juried
Frame of Mind 2022
Ormond Beach
It’s The Little Things
Juried
Daytona Art League 2022
Daytona Beach
Collective Wisdom
Juried
Daytona Art League 2022
Daytona Beach, FL
Collective Wisdom
Juried
Daytona News Journal Gallery 2022
Daytona Beach
Making News Into Art
Juried
Imagine Glass Museum 2022
St. Petersburg, FL
Florida in Transformation
Juried
Galerie Elan 2021
Ormond Beach
Where There is Woman There is Magic
Juried
Orisons Art Gallery 2015
McKinney, TX
Solo
Laura Moore Art Gallery 2014
McKinney, Tx
Juried
Works in Public Collections
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center 2026
Ormond Beach FL
Glass Sculpture in lobby
It’s A Kite Thing 2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach
Curated and created the installation of over 50 hand painted kites.
Created by the Florida Women’s Arts Association
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens 2022
Permanent glass installation in lobby of museum
The Color of Rain 2022
Museum of Arts & Science
Curated and created the installation of over 48 hand painted umbrellas.
Created by the Florida Women’s Arts Association
American Church of Paris 2021
Paris France
Glass Baptismal Font
Ormond Beach City Hall 2016
Ormond Beach FL
Public work of art created by 172 participate during the Granada Grand Art Festival.
Design by LC & Tommy Tobey
Material – Glass Mosaic
McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney TX
Mother Nature
Articles and Publications
Observer Newspaper 2023
https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/mar/21/its-a-kite-thing-exhibit-opens-at-moas/?fbclid=IwAR3qu0bdd7XsldlKbnD0KBWrcSJDkfv45HSDa_Al0O4h7IgkGhDrNL-O-JE
CanvasRebal 2022
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-lillian-lc-tobey/
Observer Newspaper 2022
https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2022/apr/05/a-canvas-of-umbrellas-florida-womens-art-association-opens-spring-exhibit-at-moas/
News Journal 2022
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/04/12/moas-exhibit-illustrates-color-rain-painted-umbrellas/7157159001/
ArtCall.org 2021
https://mcainspiration.artcall.org/pages/participating-artists/97090-lillian-lc-tobey
Presentations and Lectures
It’s A Kite Thing - Installation
Presentation at the Museum of Arts & Sciences 2023
Presentation at the Brown & Brown Museum for MOAS Guild
The Color of Rain – Installation 2022
https://www.moas.org/MOAS-After-Hours--In-Partnership-with-The-Locals-Mix-7-9515.html
https://youtu.be/qLYEOVMcOYQ
The assemblage of 3-D glass sculpture, I Am Music 2021
The Casements of Ormond Beach
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Women’s Arts Association
President 2021-2023
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
Patron of the Arts level 3
Member – 2016-Current
Daytona Beach Art League
Member – 2016 – Current
The Hub on Canal Street
Member – 2016/Current
St. Augustine Art Association
Member – 2020/Current
Arts On Douglas
Member 2019/Current
Atlantic Center for the Arts
Member 2019/Current
Leadership Positions
Florida Women’s Arts Association
Volusia County
President 2022-2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach Fl
Curated Installations 2022-2023
Arts & Music Guild
McKinney Tx
Treasurer
Volunteer Roles
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach
Maverick Letters & Arts Exhibition
Judges 2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach Fl
Curated Installations
Granada Grand Arts Festival
Ormond Beach FL
Led interactive art projects
The Museum of Arts & Science Guild
Chair – Halifax Art Festival Judges 2019-2022
Chair – The Garden Party 2020-2021
Gallery Representation
The Hub on Canal Collective
132 Canal St Studio #22, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
386-957-3924
https://thehubartscollective.org/
Sea Dreams by Sara
398 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 256-4152
https://seadreamsbysara.com/
Ormond Memorial Arts & Gardens Museum Gift Shop
78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL ·
(386) 676-3347
https://www.ormondartmuseum.org/
LC and Tommy, both skilled glass artists, founded Dream Artglass in 2009. Their shared passion for glass led to a thriving creative partnership.
LC’s Artistic JourneyLC studied stained glass and restoration in Chicago under Robert Cooper, later expanding her skills in Dallas. These experiences helped her develop a unique style in glass design.
Tommy’s Artistic JourneyTommy started his glass art career in Houston in 1989, first working with copper foil and leaded glass, then moving to fused glass.
Mentors in Houston, Galveston, and Atlanta influenced Tommy's growth. He finds glass to be a rewarding and ever-evolving medium.
Awards and Artistic AchievementsThroughout the past fifteen years, LC and Tommy have received numerous awards and recognition for their outstanding contributions to glass artistry. One notable achievement was their participation in the Unique by Nature competition, where their work was selected by the City of McKinney, Texas. The city purchased their piece, which is now proudly exhibited in the McKinney Performing Arts Building, showcasing their exceptional craftsmanship.
LC and Tommy also collaborated with residents of Ormond Beach to design and create a community mosaic. This meaningful project brought together local artists and citizens to produce a vibrant artwork, which now hangs in the Atrium of Ormond Beach City Hall, serving as a symbol of community spirit and artistic collaboration.
Their reputation for innovative glasswork led to a commission from the American Church of Paris. For this project, they crafted a unique baptismal font using fragments of broken glass, blending artistic creativity with spiritual significance.
Additionally, their creations are prominently featured in the front lobby of the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. The display highlights their continued impact on the art community and underscores their dedication to the craft of glasswork.
LC Tobey - Art Education/Experience
Apprentice Robert Cooper 1974 - 1987
Cooper Art Glass
Palos Height, IL
Focus on restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright Stain Glass
Beveling of glass, custom design-stained glass panels
Kittrell Rifkind 2009
Kittrell Rifkind Glass Studios
Dallas, TX
Private classes on kiln forming glass
Tommy Tobey - Art Education/Experience
Stained & Leaded Glass
Houston 1992
Atlanta 1998
Fused Glass
Galveston 1998
Atlanta 1998
Collin County College 2004-2005
Pottery
Live Drawing Honors and Awards
People’s Choice 2023
Frame of Mind Gallery
Ormond Beach, FL
Honorable Mention\ 2023
St. Augustine Art Association
Members Showcase
Third Place 2023
The Daytona News Journal Gallery
Turning News into Art
Honorable Mention 2022
Daytona Beach Art League
Celebrating the Genius of Women Art Award
US Artist Recognition 2019
Women in the Arts
Orlando Fl
Purchase Prize 2013
Unique By Nature Competition
McKinney TX
Exhibitions
Frame of Mind
Ormond Beach FL 2023
Let Music Fill Your Soul
Juried
Gallery 500 2023
Daytona Beach, Fl
FLWAA Members Showcase
Juried
Museum of Arts & Science 2023
Daytona Beach, FL
It’s A Kite Thing
Juried
Art Spotlight 2023
Ormond Beach, FL
Viva Carnival
Juried
Galería Elan 2023
Daytona Beach, FL
The Body Beautiful
Quantum Leap Winery 2023
Orlando, FL
Faces & Places
Juried
Janes Art Center 2022
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Code Red
Juried
Florida Women’s Arts Association 2022
Blossoming
Juried
The Casements 2022
Ormond Beach
Songs of Self
Juried
Frame of Mind 2022
Ormond Beach
It’s The Little Things
Juried
Daytona Art League 2022
Daytona Beach
Collective Wisdom
Juried
Daytona Art League 2022
Daytona Beach, FL
Collective Wisdom
Juried
Daytona News Journal Gallery 2022
Daytona Beach
Making News Into Art
Juried
Imagine Glass Museum 2022
St. Petersburg, FL
Florida in Transformation
Juried
Galerie Elan 2021
Ormond Beach
Where There is Woman There is Magic
Juried
Orisons Art Gallery 2015
McKinney, TX
Solo
Laura Moore Art Gallery 2014
McKinney, Tx
Juried
Works in Public Collections
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center 2026
Ormond Beach FL
Glass Sculpture in lobby
It’s A Kite Thing 2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach
Curated and created the installation of over 50 hand painted kites.
Created by the Florida Women’s Arts Association
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens 2022
Permanent glass installation in lobby of museum
The Color of Rain 2022
Museum of Arts & Science
Curated and created the installation of over 48 hand painted umbrellas.
Created by the Florida Women’s Arts Association
American Church of Paris 2021
Paris France
Glass Baptismal Font
Ormond Beach City Hall 2016
Ormond Beach FL
Public work of art created by 172 participate during the Granada Grand Art Festival.
Design by LC & Tommy Tobey
Material – Glass Mosaic
McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney TX
Mother Nature
Articles and Publications
Observer Newspaper 2023
https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/mar/21/its-a-kite-thing-exhibit-opens-at-moas/?fbclid=IwAR3qu0bdd7XsldlKbnD0KBWrcSJDkfv45HSDa_Al0O4h7IgkGhDrNL-O-JE
CanvasRebal 2022
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-lillian-lc-tobey/
Observer Newspaper 2022
https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2022/apr/05/a-canvas-of-umbrellas-florida-womens-art-association-opens-spring-exhibit-at-moas/
News Journal 2022
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/04/12/moas-exhibit-illustrates-color-rain-painted-umbrellas/7157159001/
ArtCall.org 2021
https://mcainspiration.artcall.org/pages/participating-artists/97090-lillian-lc-tobey
Presentations and Lectures
It’s A Kite Thing - Installation
Presentation at the Museum of Arts & Sciences 2023
Presentation at the Brown & Brown Museum for MOAS Guild
The Color of Rain – Installation 2022
https://www.moas.org/MOAS-After-Hours--In-Partnership-with-The-Locals-Mix-7-9515.html
https://youtu.be/qLYEOVMcOYQ
The assemblage of 3-D glass sculpture, I Am Music 2021
The Casements of Ormond Beach
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Women’s Arts Association
President 2021-2023
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
Patron of the Arts level 3
Member – 2016-Current
Daytona Beach Art League
Member – 2016 – Current
The Hub on Canal Street
Member – 2016/Current
St. Augustine Art Association
Member – 2020/Current
Arts On Douglas
Member 2019/Current
Atlantic Center for the Arts
Member 2019/Current
Leadership Positions
Florida Women’s Arts Association
Volusia County
President 2022-2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach Fl
Curated Installations 2022-2023
Arts & Music Guild
McKinney Tx
Treasurer
Volunteer Roles
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach
Maverick Letters & Arts Exhibition
Judges 2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach Fl
Curated Installations
Granada Grand Arts Festival
Ormond Beach FL
Led interactive art projects
The Museum of Arts & Science Guild
Chair – Halifax Art Festival Judges 2019-2022
Chair – The Garden Party 2020-2021
Gallery Representation
The Hub on Canal Collective
132 Canal St Studio #22, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
386-957-3924
https://thehubartscollective.org/
Sea Dreams by Sara
398 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 256-4152
https://seadreamsbysara.com/
Ormond Memorial Arts & Gardens Museum Gift Shop
78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL ·
(386) 676-3347
https://www.ormondartmuseum.org/
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