Philip Westcott
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Oil painting done from studies at home and abroad.

             As an artist interested in figurative work, I am always looking for contemporary subjects in situations, which reflect today’s way of life. I believe that holidaymakers represent a new field in art.

              One of the great changes of modern times has been the growth and importance of the foreign holiday. With the Mediterranean countries providing perfect hot, sunny weather and the reasonable prices of package tours, many more Britons are taking their seasonal two-week holiday away from the unpredictable weather of this country.

               This has created a wonderful opportunity to observe people at their leisure. Under the intense, bright light, colour sometimes becomes muted and I find trying to capture this effect on canvas quite a challenge. As a contrast, the gaudy swimwear and beach paraphernalia creates instant bold images. Coupled with these are the people themselves. The overcrowded beaches and the position people relax in, figures constantly changing position look distorted as they seek an all over tan. Relaxing around the pool or sea areas provides much to observe and capture. The water itself can change quickly and trying to represent this in unusual and different ways has been one of my main aims. These scenes have been a delightful and exciting source of material from which I have sketched and painted.

            The British on holiday provide a worthy subject matter for the modern artist of today. For somebody with an interest in the human figure, where else can it be seen in such a variety of poses.


Beach scene Greece. SoldPrivate collection
Sunbathers 2 Greece. Sold Private collection
Relaxing on the cruise. SoldPrivate collection
Lilo
Sunbather. Collection of Salford University
Family group Sorrento
Sea Maidens Sold Private collection.
Inflatables Sold Private collection
Deep in thought
Youths around the pool Sold Private collection.
Sunbathers St Ives Private collection
Beach scene St Ives Private collection.
Pool games
Rock Pools Oil painting 30" x 20"
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  • Home
  • About
    • Press cuttings
    • Pictures from previous exhibitions
    • A short Video
    • Virtual galleries
    • Books For Sale
  • Landscapes
  • Cityscapes
  • Holidays
  • Digital Drawings
  • Blog
    • A-Z Blog
  • Sketches
  • ABSTRACT PAINTINGS
  • Themed paintings and Commissions
  • Feedack from Galleries etc.
  • Comments and Contact form