Phil Gayter

I have painted forever, from growing up in Manchester, England, through my years in corporate life in London and Chicago. I have taught painting, explored painting, shown paintings, and sold paintings, too, but ultimately, I live for painting. I have works in private collections worldwide and three exceptional pieces in the hallways of Sinai Hospital in Chicago. I am an identical twin, and I have done several shows with my brother, experimenting with the notion of twins creating work collaboratively.

PAINTING STYLE AND EQUIPMENT

I paint with acrylic on canvas, utilizing pen and pencil where necessary.
I was heavily inspired by the work of Andrew Wyeth and the Italian Renaissance
movement, sometimes photo-realistic, sometimes impressionistic.
I like the speed at which the paint dries, as it allows me to work quickly and
capture the effects I am looking for. I also enjoy the adaptability of acrylic paint as it enables me to go from a simple wash
to a heavy overlay instantly.

B.A. Arts & Communications, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England.

Paul & Phil Gayter – The Twin Show
Kansas City, MO 2010

“This is My Side” – an exploration of what happens when identical twins create single pieces of work together.
Lake Forest, IL 2011

“This is My Side” – an exploration of what happens when identical twins create single pieces of work together.
Waukegan, IL 2011

“Maskeraid” – an exploration of the art of mask-wearing in the age of COVID-19
The International Museum of Surgical Science
Chicago, IL 2021
Oil & Water is a live performance by Phil Gayter (Acrylic) and Joe Bednarski (Oil) featuring storytelling, improv, live painting, audience participation