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Born in 1968, I lived in Paris for thirty years, painting in and around the city. I started oil painting at the age of twelve. Two years later, I participated in my first group show and carried on ever since. Painting has been running in the family for several generations and seems to continue this way.

In 1997, I moved to Swindon (United Kingdom) and started to paint the scenery of Wiltshire. Being a foreigner helps keep a fresh outlook on the landscape, buildings and all the small details that make a Nation.

If I had to choose one sentence to depict my art, whatever medium I use, it would be «drawing with light». I bring the subject to life by tuning colours, tones and shapes. Lines emerge from the encounter of shades and lights, not the other way around. I like to paint quickly, free hand, to keep my work fresh and build a sound structure. Highlights and details are only added at a later stage to create the illusion of a more complex reality.

I paint with oil, watercolour and pastels, depending on the subject and the type of effect I want to achieve.

My website – http://www.benoitphilippe.com/
My Blog – http://myfrencheasel.blogspot.com/

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Cable car ride - oil on linen canvas (50 x 60 cm) by Benoit Philippe

This is a painting of a cable car in San Francisco. You can see the San Francisco Bay in the background. This painting is part of a series for the "Californian Dream" exhibition.

Sitting on the dock of the bay - oil (50 x 60 cm) by Benoit Philippe

I chose the title of this painting in homage to Otis Redding whose “Sitting on the dock of the bay” is one of my favourite songs. I walked all the way to the end of Pier 7. It was early morning and I was alone, apart from some amateur fishermen. There was no fog, I was lucky; but the wind was strong. When I came back, I saw this man with his trolley. All his possessions were stacked on that trolley, secured with ropes. And he was watching San Francisco Bay, the light sparkling on the water, the boats and Bay Bridge in the background.

Four lemon - oil on panel (6" x 8") by Benoit Philippe

This scene was captured in the South of France.

Serene gardening- Watercolour (31 cm x 39 cm) by Benoit Philippe

The Japanese garden in San Francisco is a great source of subjects. The gardener was taking his time, tending to one of the borders.

Isabella's - Oil (50cm x 60cm) by Benoit Philippe

Isabella's is an American Italian restaurant located on the pier in Monterey (California). I like the oversized clock and the two men"talking with their hands" by the entrance. This painting is part of the series for my Californian Dream exhibition.

Cafe de la Presse - Oil painting (14" x 18") by Benoit Philippe

The Cafe de la Presse is located 342 Grant Avenue in San Francisco.

Cafe Zoetrope– Watercolour (31 cm x 39 cm) by Benoit Philippe

Cafe Zoetrope‎ is located 916 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94133. The whole round tower is covered in weathered copper, which gives it its unique look.

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