Phil (Phillip) Alder paints using oil paints in the studio and watercolour ‘in situ’.
His house is surrounded by a large garden, orchard and blossom trees and he is a trustee of a historical park and garden restoration. It is therefore unsurprising his source material is largely drawn from his passion for gardens, gardening and nature.
In his studio paintings he aims to evoke the many sensations of being deep within the foliage, blossoms, light and the animating movement enjoyed within informal gardens and woodland..
His technical emphasis is an ‘immersive’ canvas, accurate use of colour and mark; making the brush ‘dance’ upon the canvas.
For more examples of his work through the years and to date search for ‘Phil, Phillip Alder art or artist’ or go direct to www.philalderart.co.uk.
Phil has enjoyed a long public career (well over 50 years) in arts in southwest Wales as an artist, lecturer and later developing facilities and services such as galleries and theatres. He is represented in several public collections and has private collectors in Wales, Scotland, America and Canada.
Phillip has studied at higher education fine art, economics, art history and management. His family background is in north Wales and London.
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