THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Philip Richmond is an Australian artist whose paintings highlight his unparalleled ability to capture images of life on the land, and the soul-stirring emotions and stories hidden within them. Prints of his original works have been distributed Australia-wide through media outlets such as Boolarong Fine Art Publications and Fairfax Rural Press.
Stealing the hearts of gallery directors and many notable Australians, including the late R M Williams AO, his paintings reflect the scenes that typify the folk lore of inland Australia where great meandering rivers and water holes weave their threads of life across starkly beautiful but often hostile land.
Having devoted much of his time in recent years to a mission he felt called to do in the community, Phil is once again able to immerse himself in his passion for fine art. So, it is with great pleasure that he can now share his works with you online – the classic Richmond Collection masterpieces, limited edition prints and newly inspired artworks.
THE WORK
The vast Australian outback and mans’ interaction with it form the basis for the energy and inspiration that flows from Phil’s brush. Using portraits of people and animals captured in a moment of time, Phil’s paintings convey a message of life in the Australian bush.
While his use of oils and acrylics depict the more boisterous aspects of life in the bush, his translucent water colours of birdlife around the billabong, darters and cormorants, pied geese and brolgas take you to a place of tranquillity and wonder.
CORELLA COUNTRY
WILD AND FREE
WHEN THE TEA TASTES BEST
GULF COUNTRY STOCKMAN
MUSTER AT LAKE NASH, NT
YESTERDAY
THE ARTIST
Brought up on a busy stock route, Philip reconnected with the dust, shouts and cracking stock whips of his childhood. The embers of his artistic gift were fanned into life when he picked up his brushes in 1983 and started to depict the outback people, scenery and livestock which had so captured his imagination.
Phil’s originals were purchased by Kurt Barry for his gallery in Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, where his art was displayed alongside the works of his mentors, artists D’Arcy Doyle and Sir Patrick Kilvington.
Encouraged by Doyle, Phil produced limited edition prints from 1988 for distribution by many entities throughout Australia, including Boolarong Fine Art Publishers. One of the biggest distributers of Phil’s work has been Fairfax Australia through their weekly newspapers, The Land, Queensland Country Life and their stable of magazines.
This wide distribution attracted corporate interest. RACQ commissioned him to spear-head membership drives in Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.
GET IN TOUCH
For all prints, commissions, sales and other enquiries please use the form below and we will contact you as soon as we can.
If you are enquiring about a specific piece please mention the name of the artwork you are interested in.
“Thank you kindly for the opportunity to look over your work … I think it is probably the best of its kind that has yet come forward. I am sure I can speak for the Hall of Fame in saying that we would be glad to present your canvases to the many thousands of people who will go through the gallery…I would be delighted to promote your work.”
R.M. Williams AO