THE INSPIRATION

“Inspiration, for me, comes in waves and I find that my most enjoyable works are a result of submitting to the flow of time; its quiet pauses coupled with its rushes of bright energy

Inspired by natures beauty, sounds of the sea, the light of the moon, and the mystical nature of owls, I paint what
captures my imagination and settles in my heart. “ - Angela

ABOUT: BIRCHTREE BLOOMS

Hello, I’m Angela Toci artist and owner of Birchtree Blooms.

I work from my living room studio on Kodiak Island in Alaska where I paint watercolors as a way to savor the beauty of our natural world.

For me, my artwork is about slowing down and taking time to enjoy what I see, letting my mind go on an adventure. *Yes, I am a Tolkien fan. * My artwork is also about throwing in a little sprinkle of magic with stars and moons.

My love of art began in my teens and continued into adulthood as I collected multiple crafty hobbies. About 13 years ago I took a beginners watercolor class and I fell in love with the medium, but the busy days of raising young boys had me pushing pause on pursuing my art.

In the summer of 2015, during a challenging time in my life, I pulled out my watercolors and set up at the kitchen table in an effort to nurture and reconnect with myself. Those summer months painting were pivotal in easing my stress and anxiety. Painting allowed me to focus on beautiful colors, the flow of the water mixing with the pigment as it created magic on my paper. The simple delight of giving myself a voice to what I couldn’t say in words was freeing.

The more I painted the more I saw the world through the colors on my palette; burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre… The beauty of light and color was all around me when I took the time to see.

In 2018 I created Birchtree Blooms and began building my business. In 2019 I launched my website and have had the joy and privilege of creating artwork that continues to be collected across the country.

I am honored to serve over 21 wholesale clients across the state of Alaska, and 1 in Montana. As a self taught artist working out of my living room, its simply amazing to be given the opportunity to work with these amazing businesses that put their faith in me and share my artwork with their faithful customers.

I spend my days painting, being a mom to 2 amazing teenage boys, wife to my best friend, plant mom to a growing plant family (fingers crossed on my new miniature rose!), drinking coffee, and taking way too many photos, on walks with my husband, to serve as reference photos, (thankfully he is incredibly patient).

Each day I am incredibly grateful to do what I love, grow as an artist, and share my artwork with others!