Phil the Sawmiller

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Full of interest in this excellent painting.

That’s what I call a real portrait, because he is going about his everyday business.

Lovely painting Tilly nice composition.

Super painting Tilly, you paint portraits with lots of storytelling and I like this a lot

Hang on Studio Wall
27/03/2021
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Phil recently retired so this was commissioned to commemorate his long career . I loved composing this. I took loads of photos then distilled the scene down to the essential components. Everyone in the area knows Phil and his Landrover is an icon so had to be included. I also adore painting scruffy clothes, happy days.

About the Artist
Tilly Willis

Born into a family of artists, I was brought up in rural SW England. Growing up in a creative household; my father sculpting and painting, occasional visits from my artist grandpa and my elder sister forging her career as a painter, all contributed to my own interest in art. I eventually went on to…

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