Φ- Phi Artist-Painter and copyist
Welcome to the Phi-Painter and Copyist website! I'm a French artist and copyist specialising in oil techniques and portraiture. In my art gallery you'll find a mixture of original works and reproductions of old paintings, which reflect my background: I studied Art History and went on to become a lecturer and researcher in this discipline at university.
My artistic universe is entirely focused on the traditions of the past, and this passion feeds my desire to pass on my knowledge. Drawing on 25 years' experience, I offer you consultancy and coaching services in the historical sciences, and invite you to take advantage of my expertise to enrich your understanding of art and discover works that perpetuate the rich heritage of the masters of yesteryear.
Discover Ancient Painting
Copyist
Creativity and old-fashioned know-how
In my portfolio you'll find original oil paintings in a hyper-realistic vein: mainly portraits, not just of human nature, as animals also have their place. The creative process is not limited to the choice of subject. Beforehand, the composition of the painting and the sources of inspiration - drawings and photographs - are considered and recomposed.
The work continues with the choice of paint, pigments and binders. The Phi-Artiste-Peintre art gallery also includes copies or recreations of old works, chosen from the repertoire of Western painters active in the modern period (16th-18th centuries). It's a different approach to creation, one that invites us to enter into the creative intimacy of the late painter, to understand his craft, his intentions and his tastes, so as to better grasp the essence of his vision.
Portraitist
Copying ancient works
Recreations
Art History
Philokalos
Artistic Consulting and Coaching
Phi-Artiste-Peintre, through the Philokalos brand, draws on its long experience in higher education and research in the Humanities to offer specific services, combining scientific rigour and technical expertise, in the fields of Art History and Cultural and Artistic Education.
With PHILOKALOS, expertise in the field of art focuses exclusively on historical research. We do not engage in the analysis of materials, which is typical of the sciences of matter. We specialise in the in-depth study of historical and bibliographical sources, in two fields in particular: religious art and Chinese ceramics.
