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“Ever since I’ve taken
steps to become an artist,
my visual perception has
sharpened. I see the way that
the light lands on objects,
which part of it is shadow
and which part of it isn’t.”
Phil has always enjoyed the craft of
painting, especially trees. He claims
that painting shouldn’t have to rely on
the art world to be something special.
“My favourite subject when it comes
to painting is trees. They don’t stand
anywhere in the art world but that
doesn’t matter. I enjoy them and if
someone buys one of my paintings
that is because they would enjoy
it too. This is why I do portrait
commissions for people who want a
picture of themselves or a group of
people they know to simply enjoy
looking at it.”
Phil Coates further believes that
painting and drawing gives their own
personal benefits to those who take it
up as a hobby or craft.
“Ever since I’ve taken steps
to become an artist, my visual
perception has sharpened. I see the
way that the light lands on objects,
which part of it is shadow and which
part of it isn’t. I believe it is because of
this that I appreciate what I see more.”
Phil commented on how this is
simply acquired through the act of
drawing and practising.
“You can simply experiment by
drawing an object that is around your
house on a piece of paper. It doesn’t
have to be a masterpiece. See if you
notice a difference in the qualit