Welcome to Ignite Gallery

~ Don Phillips ~

Don Phillips is a self taught artist born in the West Midlands. Painting art especially on canvas has always been a great passion of Don's.

Having spent 30 years in the printing trade, Don's keen observation and skillful use of colour has resulted in some vibrant and often humorous paintings.

History of Oil Painting

The history of the development and use of oil painting is a fascinating and complicated one. As no two authorities agree about its inception, use or manufacture, we have to accept that it came into prominence about the middle of the fifteenth century and that it was a development from tempera painting. more…

We hope you enjoy your visit to our website, the gallery shows works completed by Don Phillips during the past few years. If you wish to view a painting or require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone 01568 797282.