Michael O’Toole was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1963. His interest in art began with drawing at an early age and painting has now become his “all consuming passion.” Michael studied architectural design at BCIT and pursued a career in architectural illustration, living for a short time in Toronto, before choosing to devote his time fully to his art. He now resides in White Rock, where he paints in a variety of media including watercolors and acrylics. His work appears in major private and corporate collections, and he has had many successful shows in Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island.