Phil Gayter

Lauren

2011-07-18T21:02:00.000-05:00

Another in my homage to Andrew Wyeth.

Acrylic on canvas. 30"x20"

Kinder Scout (Dad's final resting place).

2011-06-03T22:05:00.000-05:00

We scattered Dad's ashes on the stunning hills of Kinder Scout, above Manchester.
When we'd finished, a blizzard swept through and left us a little concerned for our safety, what with high winds, sleet, rain and a hike back down to the pub to contend with.
Beautiful day though!

4'x3' Acrylic on canvas.

Dumpstertape#1

2011-06-02T13:30:00.001-05:00

I took the tape I used to mask a series of paintings I had been working on and laid them out
in rows. I was amazed by the vibrance of the colors emerging on the (nearly) discarded tape so
I turned it into a piece in its own right.

Painted masking tape on foam-core.

$125

Car differential

2011-05-19T16:36:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on canvas.

$750

Jackson Bollocks

2011-05-19T16:33:00.001-05:00

I was interested in creating a "pollock-esque" piece and was pleased with the outcome!
Acrylic on panel board.
$3500

Granada, Spain series

2010-06-20T13:24:00.002-05:00

2 paintings inspired by a recent spring trip to Granada, Spain. These were 2 views in the olive grows above the Alhambra place.

Acrylic on canvas.

NFS

Weathered Wood / Sunrise beach

2010-06-20T13:19:00.003-05:00

This was created on panel board using the sun-dried, rusty nail technique of the next few pieces.

4' x 2' panel board, mixed media.

$1200

Bleached scene

2010-04-12T18:00:00.002-05:00

Number three in a series. Panel board with bleached wood and nails rusted in vinegar.

Yeah you heard right

Weathered Wood 2

2010-02-25T15:54:00.003-06:00

Another in a series of weathered materials.
I left this panel outside on the deck for 3 weeks and the rusty nail vinegar combination made for some interesting colors.

Pine wood and various materials. 36" x 12". $750

Weathered wood

2010-02-14T13:36:00.009-06:00

A new direction for me based on an idea by brother Paul.
This landscape was created using the elements and "found objects."
Old rusty nails and cups of tea (poured over the piece) add to the color and texture,
the wood is then left outside to the mercy of the elements. This piece was placed on the deck for 3 weeks.

Pine wood panel and weathered materials. 24"x8".

NFS.

Beard

2009-11-25T16:23:00.002-06:00

A painting completed for the 'Doubletake" twins exhibition in Kansas City.

Home Work

2009-08-06T22:34:00.000-05:00

Number 4 in the series: Raiders of the found Art

Tattoo Jesus

2009-08-06T22:02:00.002-05:00

This has an interesting story attached to it. I was driving by a church in Kansas City and noted that they had a pile of junk on the side of the road. On closer inspection I found this old print of the 'bearded one' sat in the dust! Unbelievable.
So I did some recycling of the work myself!
Mixed media. Old print and sharpie pen. 18"x12".

$750

Lovefuck

2009-08-06T21:34:00.000-05:00

Another in the Raiders of the found art series. I found this Debbie Reynolds-Pat Boone album in a junk shop and it seemed perfect to hijack.

Mixed Media and ink.

Es against As

2009-08-06T17:44:00.000-05:00

Found print with print block and ink.

Liam

2009-04-23T21:38:00.003-05:00

My homage to the work of Andrew Wyeth. I really studied/admired the way he handled skin tones
and attempted to capture that technique here.
Acrylic on canvas. 2'x3'. $3000.

Blue Chair

2009-04-12T16:25:00.002-05:00

This was an experimental piece. I wanted to play with lighting and
created the simple still life to achieve the look.
Acrylic on canvas. 36" x 40". $850.

The world according to Phil

2009-04-12T16:20:00.002-05:00

This was a self portrait completed nearly 10 years ago (hence my youthful appearance!
Just now loading to my site.
4' x 2', Acrylic on panel board. NFS (unless you twist my arm!)

Ultrameg1

2009-01-10T15:44:00.002-06:00

I revisited my photo-realistic roots for this one. I wanted to capture a portrait of someone in an ultra-real manner.
Number 2 daughter (by age!)Meghan was my willing subject. I am at the stage of the painting where, even now, I'm not sure whether it's finished (or not).
I also tried using a lot more pencil in the finishing stages.
4' x 2' acrylic and pencil on masonite.
NFS (unless you want to pay me a few thou!)

Coy Koi #1

2008-09-18T17:51:00.002-05:00

A further play on the pond reflections series.
Acrylic and pencil on masonite board. 4'x2'.
$2500.

Lauren reflection #1

2008-09-09T17:50:00.002-05:00

Third in a series of reflection pieces featuring daughter Lauren by the trusty pond in Lake Bluff, IL.
Acrylic and pencil on masonite board. 4'x2'. $2500.

Megreflection 1

2008-07-19T17:30:00.002-05:00

This is the second in a series of "pond reflections" featuring daughter Meggy by the water, in Lake Bluff, IL.
Hey, if Monet can do it etc..

Acrylic and pencil on masonite.

$2500

Ice Pond

2008-07-06T10:11:00.003-05:00

This was based on a shot I took of my pond in Lake Bluff, IL.
The ice formations were amazing and it inspired me to do this M.C. Escher
like painting.

2' x 4' acrylic and pencil on masonite. $2500.

PR Co

2008-03-19T09:06:00.003-05:00

A brand new commission for the 3 year anniversary of a KC PR company.
Acrylic on masonite. 24" x 10" NFS.

Castleton Hill

2008-02-19T13:17:00.002-06:00

I wanted to do a landscape with a difference; I wanted to use the drama of the Pennine hills and let the viewer feel the incline of the hillside, almost as if you would fall over if you didn't take care. The traffic cones were added as a sense of direction but also disorientation to the viewer. It takes me back to my cross-country days when you followed marked courses across the fields.

Acrylic on canvas. $850

Macclesfield Forest 2

2007-09-03T14:12:00.000-05:00

View to 'The Cat and the Fiddle' pub above Macclesfield Forest,
Northern England. Acrylic on panel board. 2' x 4' . $1500.

Ward Parkway

2007-08-28T18:41:00.000-05:00

A quick sketch of Ward Parkway, Kansas City.
Acrylic on canvas board. A steal at $250!

Macclesfield Forest

2007-08-28T18:35:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on 4' X 2' panel board. One of mr favorite places on the planet.
A forest trail through the Pennine Hills above Manchester, England.

$2000

Sunset over KC

2007-06-28T21:35:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on canvas. 24" x 16". Yours for $350.

nono's-coffee

2007-01-12T12:43:00.000-06:00

nono's-coffee
Originally uploaded by philgayter.
A self-promotional painting for Nono's coffee shop in Lake Forest. It's a portrait of owner Maurina.

grube family

2006-12-22T18:38:00.000-06:00

grube family
Originally uploaded by philgayter.

A commission for the Grube family of Lake Forest.
The fishing pole motif and planets were suggested by the
kids so I weaved them in.
4' x 2' acrylic on masonite.

lynchportraitweb

2006-10-31T17:14:00.000-06:00

lynchportraitweb
Originally uploaded by philgayter.

A new commissioned piece for the Lynch family.
Acrylic on masonite. 4' x 1'. A piece like this starts at
$1200.

hamster1

2006-10-20T12:37:00.000-05:00

hamster1
Originally uploaded by philgayter.

A portrait completed about 9 years ago and recently rescued from the basement (hence all the strange stuff sticking to it!), I liked the look of it so I left it alone. Note Meghan holding said Hamster.
60"x30" NFS

birdbath

2006-05-22T17:09:00.000-05:00

birdbath
Originally uploaded by philgayter.

Acrylic on canvas. 24x30. Framed and yours for
$1200.

Cornwall

2006-04-12T16:35:00.000-05:00

This was painted in 1979! Feels like yesterday. I sat on the stunning cliffs on
the coast of Cornwall. Beautiful day!
Oil on canvas. 12"x9. $250.

sunrisesnow

2006-02-23T14:39:00.000-06:00

sunrisesnow
Originally uploaded by philgayter.

Another in a series of snow and sun scenes. I love that late light as it dances across the snow.

Acrylic on masonite. 3' x 2' $1200

Chapel-en-le-frith

2006-01-11T20:13:00.000-06:00

Chapel-en-le-frith
Originally uploaded by philgayter.

sunrise2

2005-11-16T20:22:00.000-06:00

sunrise2
Originally uploaded by Philg.

This painting returned from the dead. It was one of the paintings that apparently got lost in a gallery collapse in downtown Lake Bluff. After believing it destroyed, I was pleased to see it resurface in a long forgotten box of rescued items. So here it is. Acrylic on canvas,
16"x20" $750

meghanschair

2005-11-11T17:43:00.001-06:00

meghanschair
Originally uploaded by Philg.

rednude

2005-11-11T17:43:00.000-06:00

rednude
Originally uploaded by Philg.

Sepia nude

2005-11-11T16:43:00.000-06:00

Yes I admit it. I like painting nudes. That's why I have so many. Actually I love
the challenge of the naked form, especially when most of the sittings are between 5 - 45 minutes.
It teaches you how to capture the moment quickly!
14"x18". Acrylic on canvas. $350.

Red sketch series

2005-11-11T16:29:00.000-06:00

These were quick painted sketches done in one sitting.
We had 10 minutes to capture each pose so I had to bash away!

Acrylic on canvas. 8.5x11. $125 each.

sunriselight2

2005-11-10T18:47:00.000-06:00

sunriselight2
Originally uploaded by Philg.

I was running by the bluff one morning (with my camera) and captured some amazing light. The images inspired this painting which is yours for
$1100! Acrylic on canvas 36"x24".

ahernkids

2005-11-10T18:40:00.000-06:00

ahernkids
Originally uploaded by Philg.

laurenswim

2005-06-19T19:20:00.000-05:00

laurenswim
Originally uploaded by Philg.

This painting was rescued from a gallery that collapsed! I lost a landscape but managed to salvage this
one. With a gentle clean up it looks pretty good. Besides it has a little history and character embedded into it now.
Acyrlic and canvas/mixed media.

$1200

brushes#2bw

2005-06-19T19:13:00.000-05:00

brushes#2bw
Originally uploaded by Philg.

Second in a series of brushes. I just had to paint this. I experimented as I went along. I was trying to create some kind of relationship between the colors and the brushes.

Acrylic on canvas.

$950

girls1

2005-06-15T19:48:00.001-05:00

girls1
Originally uploaded by Philg.

sunrisebench

2005-06-15T19:48:00.000-05:00

sunrisebench
Originally uploaded by Philg.

Liamrav

2005-06-15T19:47:00.000-05:00

Liamrav
Originally uploaded by Philg.

bench

2005-06-15T19:46:00.000-05:00

bench
Originally uploaded by Philg.

Fox

2005-05-25T16:39:00.000-05:00

This was part of my "photorealistic" college course. Painted
when I was a baby of 19 years.
Gouache on paper. Make me an offer.

boxer

2005-05-25T10:36:00.000-05:00

boxer
Originally uploaded by Philg.

oldhouse

2005-05-22T21:14:00.000-05:00

oldhouse
Originally uploaded by Philg.

When I first moved to the states I was intrigued with the whole picket fence thing. This was my first home here and I wanted to capture every stick! Sorry not for sale.

leafburn

2005-05-22T21:12:00.001-05:00

leafburn
Originally uploaded by Philg.

Comments

Guache on art board
15"x30"

$1200

I wanted the viewer to really sense the smoke on their clothes as they viewed this painting. The ominous black bags waiting to be burned. I actually got reprimanded by the police for burning on this day.
I didn't use the "..but officer, I am doing a painting" excuse. Maybe I should have.

liampaint

2005-05-22T21:10:00.000-05:00

liampaint
Originally uploaded by Philg.

Cowboy Liam
Acrylic on canvas
30'x15"
$950

My son Liam in his cowboy phase. Something we must all go through I guess.
It is also my business card!

brushes

2005-05-20T16:56:00.000-05:00

brushes
Originally uploaded by Philg.

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nightlight

2005-05-20T16:34:00.002-05:00

nightlight
Originally uploaded by Philg. I am a great fan of M.C. Escher and his playfulness.
I wanted to do a painting that captured many light sources in a very subtle way. In this painting there are five sources: The setting sun. The ambient light from the fire. The street light heading down the hillside. The delicate glow of the frost on the ground.
The distant lights coming on in the homes across the valley.

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Helenlee#2

2005-05-20T16:09:00.001-05:00

Helenlee#2
Originally uploaded by Philg. This was part of a "quick draw" series. We were given 5 minute poses to capture the model as she moved from position to position. It's a great way of learning to capture the lines of the body without thinking about it too much.

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sunrisesnow

2005-05-20T13:55:00.000-05:00

sunrisesnow
Originally uploaded by Philg.

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