Phil Bean is a primarily self-taught artist, from Milford NH.  He draws on his inspiration from the effects of light and shadow, on the natural landscape. In his paintings of New England he works to capture the unique qualities of the landscape and its classic architecture. He has also painted on location during his travels in the US and Ireland. His oils and watercolors have been included in both national and regional exhibitions. Phil is a Signature member of the New England Watercolor Society & Alaska Watercolor Society, Juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association and associate member of Oil Painters of America.

Phil is always challenging himself in his paintings, be it outdoors en plein air or in the studio. Phil will be doing a demonstration on his approach to painting an oil landscape. He will be using brush and painting knife techniques that he has acquired over the years. Come see his landscape painting come to life on April 11, 2018 at the Hollis Arts Society meeting