Born in Dayton, Ohio, Timothy O'Toole lived most of his life in Colorado and Arizona. Phoenix is now where he lives. In his art, O'Toole uses colors of the
Southwest. He believes the colors and the lighting of the Southwest play a big influence in his work. Timothy knew in his early years of life that art was going to be a part of him. He had support from his parents who encouraged him to take art classes. He attended Dayton Art Institute for art classes. O'Toole worked at a graphic art studio during his senior year of
college. Also in the art field, he worked in graphic arts and commercial arts for several years. Most of artist Timothy O'Toole's work is in acrylics. He believes that each piece he creates is
unique and different.
