“Dusk on I-80”
oil on canvas
24 x 48 in.
About the Artist:
Philippe Gandiol, an award winning Northern California painter, was born and raised in France and moved to California in his early 20’s. He has painted with oils for over 25 years. He pursued an independent program of study taking classes in France, San Francisco and Sacramento and with several renowned West Coast painters. Philippe likes to paint a variety of subjects including landscapes, cityscapes, still life and figures “en plein air” or in the studio. He works as much as possible from life, believing that only in life can he find the full range of light and color he wants in his paintings and the spirit of his subject matter. He is actively involved with the California artist community, art events and fundraisers. He also participated in juried art festivals in Sonoma, Carmel, Napa and San Luis Obispo to name a few. He taught for many years at the Davis Art Center and now privately out of his studio or in Plein Air. As an instructor, Philippe is appreciated as a thorough, supportive and inspiring mentor.
Professional Affiliations:
California Art Club
Sacramento Plein Air Painters
Yolo County Art Council
Selected juried shows/events:
Sonoma plein air 2010 – 2016
Napa Valley Art Festival, Yountville, CA 2010 – 2014
Carmel Art Festival – 2011, 2013, 2014
Valona Plein Air, Crockett CA 2009 – 2012, 2014
San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival 2009 – 2011
KVIE juried art auction 2008 – 2010
Selected shows:
2009 -2016 Valley Landscape group show at John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
2012 -2016 Art in the 21st century group show at John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis
2015 Solo Show at John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
2013 “Mostly Urban” Solo Show, Domaine Chandon, Yountville CA
2009-2012 “Where we live” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2012 “De l’illusion du réel à la réalité de l’imaginaire” 3 people show, Arles, France
2009 – 2011″Sunset- Sunrise” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento
2011 “4 artists to watch” Epperson Gallery, Crockett CA
2011 – “En Plein Air” 3 persons show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento
2010 – “La vie Quotidienne” duo show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2009 – Still life group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2009 – duo show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Awards:
Finalist and FAV 15% – 2015- 2016 FASO Bold Brush competition
People’s choice – 2014 Napa Valley Art Festival
Third place – 2014 Valona Paint Out, Crockett CA
1st place, people’s choice – 2013 Winters Plein Air
Honorable mention – Sonoma Plein Air festival 2012
First place – 2012 Davis Great California Paint Out
3rd place – 2011 Winters Plein Air Festival
Best of show 2011 Davis Great California Paint Out
Artists Choice 2011 Sacramento Clunie plein air
Honorable Mention 2011 Valona Plein Air, Crockett CA
Artists choice and People’s choice – 2010 Winters Plein Air Festival
3rd place 2010 North Tahoe Plein Air Festival
Honorable mention 2010 Valona Paint Out, Crockett CA
People Choice & Artists Choice – 2009 Winters Plein air
2nd place, Artists choice – 2009 Valona Plein Air, Crockett, CA
1st place – 29th annual Vacaville juried art show