3 his muse sticks by him through thick and thin
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 09:13PM Over the next several decades, Phil realized a body of work astonishing both in its depth and its beauty.
[above] "Vining Gold and Sky Crystals" watercolor on paper mounted on wood. 2012
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[left] "Identity of the Person" Oil on Masonite - March 2008
[above] Matchbox Series of Miniatures (set to right contains a marble and a strip of velvet; used sort of like a set of personal 'Tarot' cards) watercolor - March 1984 & '84
Despite his illness, which caused him frequent retreats and much distrust and fear of others, my brother’s ability to share beauty in his artwork, his writings, and his philosophy of life amounted to a well of love deep in his being.
[below]"In Memory of the Passage of Friendship" Oil on Linen - August 2010
The world can also be a hard place. Phil knew this all too well. His work, some of it dark, reflects that truth.
[above] One of a series of small watercolors. Part of Book 8.- March 2015
Reader Comments (3)
What a talent. I love the miniatures.
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