Philip SANDERSON

SANDERSON was working as a pathologist for the NHS, and when he retired ten years ago, he thought he would be at a loss for things to do. Having been an amateur painter for over ten years before retiring,he was very interested in watercolour painting and new techniques, so he decided to improve his painting knowledge.
This turned out to be the most rewarding decision, and he subsequently attended two watercolour courses run by the well -known artist John Yardley at Dedham,and others by Sally Anne Putman and Colin Ratcliffe. These expanded his approach to the subject,providing fine technical advice.
Without exaggeration,he has never looked back,for his delightfully minimal works,painted upon traditional white watercolour-paper, permit the maximum amount of light to be reflected back through the colour washes,creating the all-important sparkling effect which attracts a viewers eye. He has avoided producing too many views of places he has only 'passed through' but has animated local scenes where he has had so much enjoyment whilst painting.
Philip has also been clever to concentrate on a“central series” of works, many of which are attractive to people returning home from overseas or visiting London from their homes abroad, or from other parts of London and the British Isles.
Living as he does near Highgate, he has produced numerous versions of Pond Square;The HLSI; The United Reform Church,Pond Square,Highgate; The Embankment at Channing School; St Michaels Church West Hill;Other subjects have been: Hampstead Heath; Market Stall,Camden Town; Chalcott Square, NW1; Piccadilly Circus; Piccadilly, Eros;The Thames,London; The London Pageant,Horse Guards; Horse Guards in Hyde Park; Life Guards at Buckingham Palace; Mevagissey, Cornwall; Polperro,Cornwall; Coverack, Cornwall; Lunch by The Thames, City of London; HMS Belfast,Pool of London; Leadenhall Market; The Lake District,Autumn; The Thames at Twickenham; Venice Cafe by The Rialto; Watching the Gondolas,Venice; and Still Life.His real forte is 'catching the fleeting moment', and, having shown his work in many mixed exhibitions we thought it was time that he had his own show - at least for half the gallery space. We know that you will enjoy this display of talent.
Noel Oddy and Laurie MacLaren February 2007