Fine Art Magazine July 2018

Philip says: “I have a great love of the sea, born out of experiencing the joy and freedom of the ocean wave, above and below the surface. I spent 17 years as an Irish navy diver and as I lean over the side of a ship heading towards a new destination I still feel that the ocean is speaking to me with a thousand words and a thousand visions. I want to visit places where people seldom venture, but also where an artist has never painted. New life challenges provide the impetus for my work and are an essential element of my painting process.” During Phil’s years in the Navy he gained a unique perspective on landscapes and seascapes as viewed from the ocean. He painted constantly, and finally took the bold step of setting up on his own as an artist. His success was such that his work is sold all over the world and his celebrity collectors range from Bill Clinton and George W Bush to Dolly Parton. PHILIP GRAY ART IN THE DANGER ZONE 12