Biography
Originally from New England, Phil grew up in California where he began his painting experience with oils after being inspired
by the works of other painters. He then continued to study and develop painting techniques until an opportunity to move his family to Alaska brought about more artistic challenges. From an artist's perspective, he acquired a deep appreciation for the wilderness and scenic wonders of that rugged landscape. While in Alaska he studied watercolor painting and continued to work in both oils and watercolors before moving back to the New England of his youth.
Primarily self-taught, he works both in the studio and outdoors en plein air where he draws on his inspiration from the effects of light and shadow on the natural landscape. When painting in oils, his works are developed using a combination of brush and painting knife techniques. For watercolors he employs various methods including wet-in-wet, color mixing on the painting surface and drybrush. His paintings of New England reflect the unique qualities of that landscape and its classic architecture. Travels to other areas including Ireland have presented a great opportunity to paint in those locations. His oils and watercolors have been included in both national and regional exhibitions..
by the works of other painters. He then continued to study and develop painting techniques until an opportunity to move his family to Alaska brought about more artistic challenges. From an artist's perspective, he acquired a deep appreciation for the wilderness and scenic wonders of that rugged landscape. While in Alaska he studied watercolor painting and continued to work in both oils and watercolors before moving back to the New England of his youth.
Primarily self-taught, he works both in the studio and outdoors en plein air where he draws on his inspiration from the effects of light and shadow on the natural landscape. When painting in oils, his works are developed using a combination of brush and painting knife techniques. For watercolors he employs various methods including wet-in-wet, color mixing on the painting surface and drybrush. His paintings of New England reflect the unique qualities of that landscape and its classic architecture. Travels to other areas including Ireland have presented a great opportunity to paint in those locations. His oils and watercolors have been included in both national and regional exhibitions..
National Juried Exhibitions
2020 Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition, Reinert Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2018 Oil Painters of America Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Traverse City, Michigan
2015 Oil Painters of America Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Birmingham, Alabama
2013 Oil Painters of America Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Crooked Tree Art Center, Petoskey, Michigan
2010 Moonstruck Exhibit, Cahoon Museum of American Art National Exhibition, Cotuit, MA
2010 Paint the Parks 2nd 100, Topeka, Kansas
2009 Paint America 2nd 100 & 2nd Mini 50, Topeka, Kansas
2009 American Impressionist Society 10th Annual Juried Exhibition, Saks Galleries, Denver, Colorado
2009 Paint the Parks 2nd 100 & 2nd Mini 50, Topeka, Kansas
2008 Oil Painters of America 17th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Dana Gallery, Missoula, Montana
2007 Paint America 2nd Mini 50 (2), Topeka, Kansas
2007 Paint the Parks 2nd 100 & 2nd Mini 50 (2), Topeka, Kansas
2005 Arts for the Parks 2nd Mini 50, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
1998 Arts for the Parks Top 100, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Academic Artists Association National Exhibition, Springfield, Massachusetts
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition, Port of History Museum at Penn's Landing
Alaska Juried Watercolor Exhibitions, Anchorage Historical and Fine Arts Museum, Anchorage, Alaska
Miniature National Exhibitions, Grey Fox Gallery and Le Petite Gallery, Bozeman, Montana
Miniature National Exhibitions, Sharon Arts Gallery, Peterborough, New Hampshire
2020 Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition, Reinert Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2018 Oil Painters of America Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Traverse City, Michigan
2015 Oil Painters of America Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Birmingham, Alabama
2013 Oil Painters of America Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Crooked Tree Art Center, Petoskey, Michigan
2010 Moonstruck Exhibit, Cahoon Museum of American Art National Exhibition, Cotuit, MA
2010 Paint the Parks 2nd 100, Topeka, Kansas
2009 Paint America 2nd 100 & 2nd Mini 50, Topeka, Kansas
2009 American Impressionist Society 10th Annual Juried Exhibition, Saks Galleries, Denver, Colorado
2009 Paint the Parks 2nd 100 & 2nd Mini 50, Topeka, Kansas
2008 Oil Painters of America 17th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Dana Gallery, Missoula, Montana
2007 Paint America 2nd Mini 50 (2), Topeka, Kansas
2007 Paint the Parks 2nd 100 & 2nd Mini 50 (2), Topeka, Kansas
2005 Arts for the Parks 2nd Mini 50, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
1998 Arts for the Parks Top 100, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Academic Artists Association National Exhibition, Springfield, Massachusetts
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition, Port of History Museum at Penn's Landing
Alaska Juried Watercolor Exhibitions, Anchorage Historical and Fine Arts Museum, Anchorage, Alaska
Miniature National Exhibitions, Grey Fox Gallery and Le Petite Gallery, Bozeman, Montana
Miniature National Exhibitions, Sharon Arts Gallery, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Regional Juried Exhibitions
New Hampshire Arts Biennials, Manchester Institute of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Art Association Exhibits, Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, NH
New Hampshire Art Association Lassonde & Dunfey Exhibits, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
Sharon Arts Gallery Regional Juried Exhibitions, Peterborough, New Hampshire
New England Watercolor Society Exhibitions, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Thorne-Sagendorf Art Gallery, Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Arts Biennials, Manchester Institute of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Art Association Exhibits, Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, NH
New Hampshire Art Association Lassonde & Dunfey Exhibits, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
Sharon Arts Gallery Regional Juried Exhibitions, Peterborough, New Hampshire
New England Watercolor Society Exhibitions, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Thorne-Sagendorf Art Gallery, Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
Special Exhibits
New England Watercolor Society 125th Anniversary
Solo Exhibit 2011, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Little Gallery, Cotuit, MA
The Balsams Grand Resort Guest Artist, Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
Featured Artist Amherst and Peterborough Libraries New Hampshire
Oil Painting Solo Exhibit, Auditorium Gallery, Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
New Hampshire Art Association Plein Air Exhibit - "Beyond The Studio", Portsmouth, NH
New England Watercolor Society 125th Anniversary
Solo Exhibit 2011, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Little Gallery, Cotuit, MA
The Balsams Grand Resort Guest Artist, Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
Featured Artist Amherst and Peterborough Libraries New Hampshire
Oil Painting Solo Exhibit, Auditorium Gallery, Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
New Hampshire Art Association Plein Air Exhibit - "Beyond The Studio", Portsmouth, NH
Professional Associations
New England Watercolor Society (signature)
Alaska Watercolor Society (signature)
Oil Painters of America
New Hampshire Art Association (juried)
American Impressionist Society
New England Watercolor Society (signature)
Alaska Watercolor Society (signature)
Oil Painters of America
New Hampshire Art Association (juried)
American Impressionist Society
Published
Arts for the Parks Catalog 1998
Watercolor Magazine Summer 1997
Watercolor Highlights Magazine 2003
Monadnock Table Magazine Mar-Apr 2024
Arts for the Parks Catalog 1998
Watercolor Magazine Summer 1997
Watercolor Highlights Magazine 2003
Monadnock Table Magazine Mar-Apr 2024
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