Born in Chicago, IL, Toni Ory has been an artist at heart since childhood. She received her formal training in arts and design at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Toni has furthered her education in various art forms through workshops and classes at local colleges and art leagues.

An award winning artist, she has been creating professionally since 1980. Over the years, her work has been presented in numerous shows and exhibits. She is currently represented in shops in the Chicago area and in Florida, at galleries and shops in both Sanibel Island and Bonita Springs. Toni's work includes watercolor, mixed media and graphics. She has also created a line of hand crafted note cards, “Oryginals,” with other creative ideas in development. Public collections representing her work include hospitals, restaurants, and other businesses.

Toni has extensive experience working with interior designers and has participated and exhibited in numerous model home shows. Creating fine artwork for both residential and commercial applications is her specialty. She is also busy with calligraphy for both weddings and personalized items. In her spare time, she instructs in calligraphy.

Formerly residing in Naperville, Illinois, Toni and her husband Jim moved to Sanibel Island, Florida in 2003 to enjoy tropical living. They have a combined family of three grown children and currently five grandchildren. Traveling, gardening, bicycling, swimming, and enjoying nature fill their "empty nest" years.