stories from our collectors
LIVING WITH ART
“With Toma’s guidance, we have created a home collection that never fails to elicit interest. Not only has Toma provided guidance on choosing works, she has given us confidence to learn about our own tastes and still rely on her professional opinion. It has been an amazing process over the years.
- L&NS
“We relied on Toma’s experience and expertise to fill a new home with artwork. Finding pieces that filled the walls was a very enjoyable experience and we’re completely in love with each and every painting, photograph, and sculpture. The process was quick and most importantly, painless -- Toma took care of all the details and we couldn’t be happier!"
-DavidB.
"Toma is incredibly well versed on the subject of contemporary art; she understands it both academically and emotionally, and she knows absolutely everyone who is working or producing in the space. Toma’s credentials are impeccable, but it’s her personal creative zen that makes her my choice as friend and art advisor!"
- Lorie Whitaker
“Toma has been an AMAZING resource introducing myself and our group of art enthusiasts to amazing artists, galleries, museums, and events. Her knowledge and pulse on the art scene is a treasure, and I feel fortunate to learn from her expertise in the field . She knows the ins and outs of the contemporary art scene and is an extremely valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the art of now. She makes art approachable, understandable, and exciting.”
-Mark Allen Alford Jr.
"Toma has an amazing eye for art that complements other pieces we have, but also challenges us to move us in different directions as we curate a collection we want to live with for a long time.
She also continues to assist us in changing the placement of our collection, whether in our existing home or in other locations we want art to enhance our living or work space, keeping things fresh and continually interesting."
- Anne B.
"Patient. Professional. Personable. Knowledgeable. Engaging. Detailed. Like really really detailed! Toma makes the process/experience interesting, fun and enjoyable
She is great at reading people and rising to their needs."
- Susan Kunder
“Toma has taken us on a journey from knowing nothing about art to learning how to appreciate pieces, the artists who create them, how they are made, and the stories behind them.....With her historical knowledge of our personal art journey, along with new suggestions that keep us growing and changing, we look forward to continuing our collecting with Toma by our side!”
- L&NS
“We’ve known Toma her whole life!! Of course because of that we loved working with her. But aside from that she is knowledgeable about art and helped us buy something we love and handled all the details involved. We would recommend working with her if you want something wonderful!"
-Ward & Donna Katz
"Before attending an Art Show ... Toma puts together a target list of artists, shares background info and links to their works, discusses our preferences and helps us wean down the list, and then when we get to the shows we are able to move thru the shows efficiently. One benefit is that many of the gallery representatives already know Toma so when she shows up at a booth with a client in tow, they give her and her clients first class attention and make us feel that we are their most important client."
-Thomas Cohen
“Encountering art with Toma Wolff is a consistently rich experience. Toma possesses a genuine love of art: she is always present, always thinking. I traveled with Toma to Chicago for Art Expo 2023 where her knowledge and charisma were on full display. Toma skillfully guides and engages clients. From art fairs to galleries to artist’s studios Toma enriches the experience of encountering art. I can’t wait for the next opportunity.”
-Gretchen Calhoun Karbank
“As a new art collector, I am especially grateful to work with Toma. She makes her expertise about the art world super relatable for a novice like myself. She is patient and thoughtful about helping educate me about art and refine my style. ”
