Beach Day | oil | 9 x 12, framed 15 x 18 | $1,700
By the Lobster Pot | oil | 16 x 12, framed 22 x 18 | $2,700
John's Place | oil | 12 x 16, framed 18 x 24 | $2,700
Illuminated Harbor | oil | 12 x 16, framed 18 x 22 | $2,700
Reliable Passage | oil | 12 x 9, framed 18 x 15 | $1,700
Negotiations | oil | 9 x 12, framed 15 x 18 | $1,700
Teamwork | oil | 12 x 9, framed 18 x 15 | $1,700
Twilight Lineup | oil | 12 x 16, framed 18 x 24 | $2,600
The Quiet Season | oil | 18 x 14, framed 24 x 30 | $4,200
Pleasantly Moored | oil | 24 x 24, framed 30 x 30 | $5,000
Landing Colors | oil | 6 x 8, framed 9 x 11 | $800
Seaside Blooms | oil | 12 x 16, framed 18 x 22 | $2,600
Soft Glow over the Marsh | oil | 9 x 12, framed 15 x 18 | $1,600
Colorful Basin | oil | 18 x 24, framed 24 x 30 | $4,200
Exploring the Harbor | oil | 18 x 24, framed 24 x 30 | $4,200
Chatham Path | oil | 9 x 12, framed 16 x 18 | $1,600
Subtleties | oil | 12 x 16, framed 18 x 22 | $2,600
Growing Closer | oil | 24 x 30, framed 30 x 36 | $5,400
This painting is a representation of the visceral energy and beauty of Nauset Beach. It captures the ephemeral essence of the ocean in full display with a majestic wave, captured just as it prepares to relinquish its form to the awaiting shore. The painting is a symphony of texture and hue where the frothy whites contrast against the dark, mysterious blues, and the delicate interplay casts a luminescent quality over the water's surface. Above, the sky, in a gentle display of light, provides a counterpoint to the sea's drama, its soft colors creating a quiet echo of atmosphere and distance. The title serves as a literal description and a metaphorical suggestion. On the one hand, it refers to the relentless approach of the wave toward the sands of Nauset Beach, a testament to the constant motion and change of the Cape's coastal waters. On the other, it alludes to an intangible proximity that the observer may feel. The painting calls the viewer to a moment of personal introspection and connection with nature and mankind. Through this piece, one is observing a depiction of a beloved Cape Cod experience and is invited to experience a deepening of the emotional currents that such a powerful landscape can inspire.
Delightful Angles | oil | 12 x 9, framed 18 x 15 | $1,500
“When I visited Bound Brook Island and the properties frequented by the bohemians, I felt like I was in a visual time machine. The grass a little long, the shrubs overgrown, and the buildings eerily vacant. Yet energy and life seemed present. One could almost hear the laughter of a playwright and a painter or see the flash of a scientist playfully chasing a musician between the buildings. All these feelings and imaginations were brought to life in the 'Delightful Angles' of the structures left behind." —Jonathan McPhillips
Side by Side | oil | 6 x 12, framed 12 x 18 | $1,200
Artist Statement
I approach each painting as a delightful challenge, a puzzle seeking completion, and an ode to the beauty of our surroundings. My ultimate reward is knowing that my work has captivated the hearts and minds of both friends and strangers. In a world of digital clarity, original artwork continues to offer a sense of mystery and enchantment. Through painting, I strive to forge connections between hearts and minds, unifying us through our shared experiences.
Biography
Jonathan McPhillips, a cum laude graduate of Connecticut College with a BFA in Fine Art, celebrates the coastal splendor of New England. Equally adept in the studio or on location, Jonathan's work encompasses harbors, beaches, vessels, and the distinct architecture of the coastal marine environment.
With an impressive list of awards and accomplishments, Jonathan's artistry has garnered national and international recognition. His work has been showcased in various U.S. embassies through the "Art in Embassies" program by the U.S. Department of State. As an esteemed member of various professional art organizations, including the Providence Art Club, The Salmagundi Club, NY, and the American Impressionists Society, Jonathan continues to evolve and inspire, bringing to life the allure of coastal New England.
Selected Recent Awards and Accomplishments
2023 Cape Ann Best Seascape Award
2023 Perkins Cove Paint Out Ogunquit, ME Second Place Award
2023 Almenera Collection International Art Honorable Mention, Cordoba, Spain
2023 American Impressionist Society National Second Place Award
2023 Paint Annapolis "Art on the Avenue" Third Place Award
2023 Lyme Art Association "Ship to Shore" Award of Merit
2022 Olmsted 200 Celebration, "Best Light in the Landscape" Award
2022 Cape Ann Plein Air "Quick Draw", First Place Award
2021 Cape Ann Plein Air, First Place Award
2021 Perkins Cove Paint Out, Ogunquit, ME, Second Place Award
2021 American Impressionists Society President's Choice Award, Omaha, NE
2019 Roux and Cyr International Fine Art juried show First Place Award, Portland, ME
2019 American Impressionists Society, Plein Air Magazine Award of Excellence, New York.
2018 "Silvio Valerio SCNY Award, Fall Auctions, Salmagundi Club, NY
2018 "Rosemary & Co. Brushes Award", Sylvia Maria Glesman Floral Exhibition, Salmagundi Club, NY
2018 134th Annual Members Exhibition, Gene Magazine Award for a Traditional Oil, Salmagundi Club, NY
2018 American Impressionist Society Signature Member Status
2015 The Museum Purchase Award, The maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, International Exhibition.
2015 "Best Sense of Mystery" Award, Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, Atlanta, GA.