July Artist: Carol O’Toole “Panoply” Reception

Carol O’Toole “Panoply”

On view during library hours.

Reception, Sunday, June 28 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm

“Panoply,” an exhibition of paintings by Carol O’Toole, whose vibrant works reflect a lifetime of creativity, travel, and artistic exploration. The exhibition runs June 28 through July 30.

O’Toole began her creative journey in ballet and modern dance — disciplines whose sense of movement and flow continue to influence her visual art. Working in acrylics and pastels since age 20, she creates landscapes, floral studies, wildlife scenes, and village settings inspired by her travels.

The collection captures the sparkling colors of Florida, the tropical beauty of St. Croix, and the vivid streetscapes of Mexico, where she spent several winters immersed in local culture. Through her work, viewers are invited to experience the beauty and energy of these places.

“This collection invites viewers to share the journeys, experiences, and inspirations that have shaped my art,” says O’Toole.

O’Toole’s paintings have been exhibited in libraries, galleries, and outdoor venues throughout Connecticut and St. Croix. She and her husband, Larry, have called Washington Depot, Connecticut, home while also living in Florida, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Washington, D.C., and aboard a sailboat in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together they raised three daughters and have nine grandchildren.

O’Toole holds degrees in art education and holistic health and is licensed in acupuncture and massage therapy.

Carol O’Toole at cotoolelac2@gmail.com