Philip J. Carroll


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Philip Carroll sees creativity as part of our DNA and the foundation of how an artist transforms their story and interprets the world around us. Painting realistic landscapes and still life’s that inspire me, using watercolor studies en plein air, drawings, and reference photographs which help me to transform images into larger works as paintings in the studio.

Yet as much as DNA might be imbedded with stirring the creative genes. I still find myself reflecting on a belief I have always held: "That I do not choose my subjects, but rather they choose me." This notion holds some truth, as each painting represents a concept that emerges from various sources of inspiration and the chance meeting of your subject. These sources can manifest themselves at any time, in a dream, a gentle breeze, a ray of light, a falling leaf, or a fleeting movement caught in the corner of my eye. 

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Philip J. Carroll Resume 

Philip's upcoming solo exhibition will be presented June 4 - 29, 2025. 

Morning Light Maine, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Morning Light Maine, oil on panel, 14.25" x 24"  Available 

Maine Afternoon, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Maine Afternoon, oil on panel, 11.75" x 24"  Available 

Clams, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Clams, oil on panel, 10" x 20"  Available 

Weathered, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Weathered, oil on panel, 13.25" x 24"  Available 

Marsh Morning, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Marsh Morning, oil on panel, 12" x 24"  Available 

Snow Drifts, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Snow Drifts, oil on panel, 10" x 20"  Available 

Elmer, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Elmer, oil on panel, 18" x 24"  Available 

Black Ice, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Black Ice, oil on panel, 18" x 24"  Available 

Ripples, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Ripples, oil on panel, 12" x 16"  Available 

Shari, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Shari, oil on panel, 24" x 18"  Available 

Fluffing, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Fluffing, oil on panel, 32" x 24"  Available 

Mother's Day, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Mother's Day, oil on panel, 36" x 24"  Available 

Nuntius, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Nuntius, oil on panel, 24" x 18"  Available 

Nesting, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Nesting, oil on panel, 18" x 24"  Available 

Garlic, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Garlic, oil on panel, 10" x 8"  Available 

Two Garlic, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Two Garlic, oil on panel, 8" x 8"  Available 

Fortune, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Fortune, oil on panel, 10" x 8"  Available 

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Harvest, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Harvest, oil on panel, 18" x 18"  Available 

Monarch, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Monarch, oil on panel, 20" x 16"  Available 

Parasol, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Parasol, oil on panel, 30" x 24"  Available 


Cool Breeze, oil on panel, 6" x 12"  Available 

Tilt, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
Tilt, oil on panel, 16" x 12"  Available 

East Point, oil on panel painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Philip J. Carroll.
East Point, oil on panel, 12" x 24"  Available