Philippe Gandiol, a Northern California painter, was born in Paris and moved to California in 1975.  He has been painting with oils for over 20 years.  He pursued an independent program of study taking classes in France,  San Francisco and Sacramento and with several renowned West Coast painters. Philippe likes to paint landscapes, cityscapes  “en plein air” and still life and models in the studio.  He works almost exclusively from life believing that only in life can he find the full range of light and color he wants in his paintings. He is actively involved with the California artist community, art events and juried art festivals where he has won many awards. He teaches both privately and at the Davis Art Center. As an instructor, Philippe is appreciated as a thorough, supportive and inspiring mentor.

Shows/Events/Awards
 

2012

“Mostly Urban” Solo Show, Domaine Chandon, Yountville CA

Sonoma Plein Air 2012 – honorable mention

Great California Paint Out – first place

Napa Valley Art Festival, Yountville, CA

California Landscape exhibition, Davis CA

“Where we live” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA

“De l’illusion du réel à la réalité de l’imaginaire” 3 people show, Arles, France

 

2011
“Sunset- Sunrise” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Epperson Gallery, Crockett CA – 4 artists to watch
Winters, CA  Plein Air Festival – 3rd place
“En Plein Air” 3 persons show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
“Where we live” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Carmel Art Festival, Carmel, CA
Sonoma Plein Air 2011, Sonoma, CA
Napa Valley Art Festival, Yountville, CA
Art Auction at Pence Gallery, Davis, CA

California great paint out, Davis CA – best of show

Sacramento Clunie plein air, Sacramento CA – Artists’ Choice

Valona Plein air, Crockett CA – Honorable Mention
2010
“Sunset- Sunrise” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Annual Landscape Conference at John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
Winters, CA  Plein Air Festival –  Artists choice and People choice awards
“La vie Quotidienne” 2 persons show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Sonoma Plein Air 2010, Sonoma, CA
Napa Valley Art Festival, Yountville, CA
Valley Landscape group show at John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
North Tahoe Plein Air, Tahoe City, CA – 3rd place
Art Auction at Pence Gallery, Davis, CA
San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival
Still life group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Valona Paint Out, Crockett CA – Honorable mention
Best of Valona 2010, group show at Epperson Gallery, Crockett CA

2009
“Sunset – Sunrise” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2 persons show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Winters Plein air Festival: People Choice & Artists Choice awards.
Annual Landscape Conference at John Natsoulas Gallery
“Where we live” group show at Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
KVIE juried art auction
Art and Ag: group show at gallery 625, Woodland, CA
Art Auction at Pence Gallery, Davis CA
North Tahoe Plein Air Festival, Tahoe City, CA
San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival, San Luis Obispo, CA
Capitol plein air festival, Sacramento, CA
Valona Paint Out, Crockett, CA – 2nd place, artists choice awards

2008
Winters Plein air festival
Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA: group shows
Annual Landscape Conference at John Natsoulas Gallery
20th Street Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA: group show

2002- 2007 
29th annual Vacaville juried art show: 1st place 
California State Fair Juried show: 3 Merit awards
Fairfield Visual Arts Association – 41st Annual Regional juried show: Merit award
Yolo County Fair : 4 first prizes and Juror’s choice.

Professional Affiliations:

 
California Art Club
Sacramento Plein Air Painters
Yolo County Art Council