Philip Gauthier: Brush with Desire
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Philip Gauthier: Brush with Desire
Opening Reception from 12:00 – 4:00 pm on August 5th
Red Deer resident Philip Gauthier, born in Vancouver, began painting in oils at the age of 14, winning his first award at the Vancouver Island Annual Art Exhibition in 1970. As a young man, Philip apprenticed as a Sign Painter which expanded his abilities in brush control, layout, and composition.
While visiting Amsterdam, he was inspired by the works of the masters and later went on to enroll in art classes at Vancouver Community College receiving instruction in “techniques of the masters.” Working from his studio in Red Deer, he has created several still life paintings that convey a sense of depth and drama to each subject.