Artist Statement

I turn the cool things I see from places I’ve been and dream of going into paintings of land, sea or urban scenes to dive deep into the moment to help me cement those memories and aspirations. I look for the unusual view and things that represent the place.

I paint small to large pieces mostly in acrylic or watercolour. I make occasionally forays into pencil/ink, digital art gouache and water mixable oils.

I paint with a limited palette, usually limited to primary cyan, magenta, yellow and white because these allow me to create harmonious paintings that feel more natural. I will use any three primaries that suit the scene.

Most of my work has been smaller (between 6x6 and 16x20 in), but I also do larger work. My largest effort so far is a84x108in mural.

Art is for sale. I am open to commissions.

Biography

Artist Bio
Phil Jourdeuil is a veteran and self-taught painter. Born in Montreal, Quebec he has lived in six Canadian provinces. He settled in NS on his retirement in 2016 after 41 years of public service.

He comes to painting late in life, having spent over 61 years believing he couldn’t draw a straight line. Thanks to a community art class in 2019 with local artist Heather Hawley, he got the painting bug. A military friend and oil painter dragged him outside for his first plain air experiences in the summer of 2021 and he fell in love. 2024 saw Phil become more serious about his art. Phil paints with the Plein Air Artists HRM and the Halifax Urban Sketchers.

This emerging artist’s art hangs in the homes of friends and family, including several commissioned works. He has sold paintings online and at craft fairs. His work has been shown in group shows in Vancouver, Whistler and the Halifax Area. He participates in plein air festivals in Peggy’s Cove, Bedford and the Hydrostone neighborhood of Halifax. He is a member of the Veterans Artist Collective, the Dartmouth Visual Arts Society and Visual Artists Nova Scotia.

He is open to commissions and collaboration.