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June Issue 2006
Blue Moon Gallery in Cliffside, NC, Offers Works by Phillip Philbeck
Blue Moon Gallery in Cliffside, NC, will feature
an exhibit of original works by Phillip Philbeck, on view through
June 30, 2006.
Described as an "artist to watch" in Art and Frame
Review, Phillip Philbeck has been painting rustic and natural
landscapes and still-lifes all of his life. He said he actually
sold originals as early as age 13 and would charge his second
and third grade classmates for drawings he made of hot rods.
Painting is the only job he has ever had. Philbeck
usually works in oil and paints mostly landscapes which he says
are the things he grew up with and those things with which he
has an emotional connection. He describes his style as realism
mostly with a touch of romanticism. Philbeck captures the snowy
dusting of a winter morning, silent clouds in a summer sky, the
familiarity and beauty of the rural landscapes, familiar waterfalls
seen through the artist's eyes, frozen droplets on a tree limb and
all with a keen attention to detail and a distinctive differentiation
of shape and texture.
Philbeck said that even as a child he was fascinated by color
and the illustrations in books. He says too that he enjoyed looking
at art books of landscapes by the Old Masters and literally pored
over the book The World of Bob Timberlake with a magnifying
glass. He says that Timberlake is one of many artists whom he
has admired over time. Philbeck's originals, limited-edition prints,
artist proofs and posters are sold throughout the world.
John Fisher and his wife Beth operate the Blue Moon Gallery, a
gallery that is less than a year old but which already represents
sixty-four artists and fine crafters from stained glass artists
to basket makers and blacksmiths says, "Phillip is an exceptionally
gifted artist and we at the Blue Moon are pleased he has chosen
to display these original works with us here in Cliffside. They
show his talent at capturing some of the most beautiful country
in our area."
For further information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings,
call the gallery at 828-657-6969 or at (www.bluemoon-arts.com).
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