Phil is a painter working and living in Hebden Bridge on his houseboat on the Rochdale Canal. He specialises in atmospheric Landscapes and Seascapes. He mainly uses acrylic paints and a range of mixed mediums to create pieces which evoke the senses and an emotional response to times and places, both remembered and imagined. He spends as much time as possible in the surrounding countryside, woods, moorlands and coastal areas, taking many photographs for reference and to form the basis of future work. Phil always begins with a textured surface which informs his process and the character of each piece. He prefers to paint on board, and rarely does a piece end up looking anything like the initial inspiration or intended subject, working more intuitively as each piece develops.
Venue: Slipway Cottage, Staithes
Medium: Painter