Painting is human beings' direct access to magic. The artist is granted the privilege of releasing his inner being with each stroke, while the viewer is granted access to a separate reality each time he looks upon the painter's work. Georgia O'Keefe called this "making your unknown known". I call it "embracing the unexpected". The purpose of art is to cause thought; as I approach a canvas I am ever mindful of the rare freedom and responsibility to share my unknown.
john jason phillips | Santa Fe, New Mexico 425.289.9231
This is a double purpose website: PART I is devoted to my current work as a fine art painter -- new works, news, announcements, etc. PART II deals solely with a history/portfolio of my work in the theatre.
NEW WORK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: (click on any image to enlarge)
SELF PORTRAIT WITH IDEA
30"W x 40"H
Oil on canvas
800.00
ECHOES OF ANASAZI #3
22"w X 30"hV
Watercolor on 300lb paper
600.00
ECHOES OF ANASAZI #1
22"w X 30"hV
Watercolor, heavy texture and dried plant material
