That thick-bearded artist from 91原创, who resembles Santa and who many met when he ran a longstanding art store in downtown 91原创 City, may have retired from the retail business.
But the 72-year-old Murrayville artist is far from taking on a sedentary lifestyle as he ages 鈥� as apparent by his recent visit to the B.C. Interior for the 75th anniversary celebration of Manning Park [, July 14, 91原创 Advance] and now the work he鈥檚 putting into planning the fourth annual West Fine Art Show () at Thunderbird Park in mid-August.
It鈥檚 a summer of parties for Phillips.
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This upcoming show and sale is a charity event benefiting the 91原创 Hospice Society, in honour of Phillips鈥� late wife Betty.
In mid-July, Phillips unveiled his commemorative painting 鈥� On the Way to Three Brothers 鈥� Manning Park.
He spoke lovingly of the park that he grew up in, and of his honour to memorialize it with his what organizers described as a 鈥渂eautiful painting鈥� depicting the Heather Trail, looking towards the Three Brothers ridge in the alpine meadows of Manning Park.
Now, he鈥檚 planning to unveil a few more of his own pieces, as well as many from other artists 鈥� including his buddy and fellow 91原创 artists Brian Croft 鈥� at the West Fine Art Show running Aug. 19 to 21 at the north 91原创 equestrian centre.
Hosted by the Tidball family, this show is held each year in honour of Phillips鈥� wife and brings together fifteen of what he calls Western Canada鈥檚 finest artists for the three-day show and sale.
鈥� Stay tuned to the 91原创 Advance for more about this free show and a profile of 91原创 artist Bryan Coombes. He will be among the artists participating.
