About me

Erin O’Toole

I have always painted and drawn. In school I drew in all my notebooks and every scrape of paper I could get. In college, I dove into printmaking, making etchings and learning to engrave in copper. I also studied art history and made the tour of European art museums upon graduation.

At first I wanted to be an illustrator. My first book was a letterpress version of Aesop’s Fables. Then I teamed up with author, Tobey Hiller, on her book which later was published as a poster. I worked on many books for Sunset Gardens, the Audubon society and others. I also wrote a book about journal drawing which is about how I draw the life around me.

Oil painting is my focus now. Sketching and watercolors support my ideas and keep me busy on the road. I enjoy learning about color, how animals move and watching clouds.

Hope you enjoyed these examples of my work.