"Abstract" Painting

Phillip Jones is a self-taught artist based in Calgary, Canada, known for his evocative watercolor portraits, expressive abstracts, and layered landscapes. His work captures unguarded moments, revealing people as they are—without pretense or façade. In his abstract and landscape pieces, Phillip embraces the transparent, fluid nature of watercolor, layering colors in a way that feels natural and atmospheric, bringing depth and subtlety to his compositions.

Inspired by the quiet beauty of people in their most authentic states and the vast, untamed landscapes of Canada, Phillip’s paintings carry a sense of both intimacy and openness. His portraits act as time capsules, preserving a moment in a sitter’s life so they can look back and remember not just how they looked, but who they were at that time.

Phillip’s work has reached wider audiences through television, with prints of his paintings featured in the background sets of Reacher and The Recruit. He also accepts portrait commissions, creating personalized, meaningful pieces for clients. Looking ahead, he aspires to push the boundaries of his medium by working on larger-scale watercolor pieces, further exploring its potential for depth and storytelling.