Philip was born in Co Tipperary in 1960 and studied at the Limerick School of Art and Design. He has lived and exhibited in America and Ireland over the last 25 year's, finally settling in Tipperary where he continues to draw inspiration for his work. The Shannon, Lough Derg and surrounding landscape are rich sources of inspiration for his work as he regularly hikes and swim's in this area. The interplay of the constantly changing climate in this region and the mood's suggested all contribute to the making of his work. For Philip the act of painting is a form of contemplation, a way to tune into nature's rhythm-a panacea to the high speed, instantly disposable digital world into which we are being thrown. Solo exhibitions 1994 Canal Gallery, New York 2008 Country Choice, Nenagh 2009 Frame Gallery, Limerick 2013 Sol Art, Dublin Group exhibitions, selected Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite, California Lismore Art Gallery, Waterford Limerick City Gallery of Art VUE at the RHA Collections John Paul Getty lll North Tipperary County Council Carey Glass International Office of Public Works | 
