Voices of Experience - Philippe Gandiol

“The painting becomes the master, I am the instrument.”

Champs Elysées at Dusk 30 x 40” Oil

The culture and artistry of a childhood in France is reflected in Philippe Gandiol’s paintings. Although he moved to northern California in his twenties, Gandiol retains a European sensibility in his landscapes and cityscapes. He is an multiple award-winning artist and very active in the California arts communities. He wrote to us about growing up in France and the influences of its culture, about his mentors and his current work and processes.