“Philip’s works mostly capture the action and activity on cattle properties – people at work and horses at work – in the north of the state and the Northern Territory. For most of Philip’s works there is a behind-the-scenes material gathering element. He has spent many hours on horseback, aboard small planes, in choppers or 4WD’s in the harsh west and north of the country observing and collecting background information.
Just like hard work on a station, Philip says the painting of bush life is a demanding discipline.
Before completing a painting such as a mustering scene, Philip will go out to the station and where time allows, take part in the muster himself. When he gets back to his studio on the Gold Coast he then transfers the atmosphere to the painting. Philip attributes much of his success in the art world to the setting of high standards and his attention to detail.”– Queensland Country Life
