A Northern California Painter
“Cityscapes, landscapes, still life or the figure, the process is my passion…”
Philippe Gandiol, an award winning painter, was born and raised in France and moved to
California in his early 20’s. He has painted mostly with oils for over 35 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 a
variety of subjects including landscapes, cityscapes, still life and figures “en plein air” or
in the studio. He works often from life, believing that in that setting he can he find the
full range of light and colors that he wants in his paintings. Also and even more
important, he can embrace first hand the spirit and mood of his subject. He is actively
involved with the California artist community, art events and fundraisers. He also
participated in local and national juried art festivals in Easton, MD, Laguna Beach,
Sonoma, Carmel, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Winters in California to name a few. He
teaches privately out of his studio or in the outdoor and also offers demonstrations and
painting workshops. As an instructor, Philippe is appreciated as a thorough, supportive
and inspiring mentor.
Professional Affiliations:
California Art Club – artist member
Oil Painters of America – signature member
American Impressionist Society – signature member
Plein Air Painters of California – signature member
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association – signature member
NOAPS – Associate Artist
Recent Awards
2026 – American Impressionist Society Small Works exhibit – Award of Excellence
2025 – Sausalito Plein Air – Best of Show
2025 – NOAPS Best of America exhibition – Best painting by an Associate Artist
2025 – NOAPS International online exhibition – Best Landscape
2025 – Winters Plein Air Paintout – Artists Choice
2025 – Plein air Salon Art Competition – Honorable mention
2024 – Mill Valley Plein Air invitational- 4th place
2023 – Mill Valley Plein Air invitational – Honorable mention
2022 – Plein air Salon Art Competition – Best Nocturne
2021 – Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout – People Choice
2021 – Plein air Salon Art Competition – Best Building
2020 – American Impressionist Society 21st National Juried exhibition – 2nd place
2020 – Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout – Artists Choice
2019 – Los Gatos Plein Air – Artists Choice, 3rd place.
2018 – Plein air magazine / Plein air salon, 3rd place overall and Best Building
Website: www.philippegandiol.com
