Brenda Philips
St. Augustine, FL
Paintings, Prints
Carrying forward a legacy of impressionistic brilliance, Brenda blends bold color and heartfelt vision to capture the ever-changing beauty of St. Augustine’s marshlands and skies.
Proud to be the great grand-niece of French Impressionist Claude Monet and mentored by the late Emmett Fritz, Brenda Philips has earned recognition in her own right as one of the St. Augustine area's top oil painters. She has been a prominent figure in the local art scene for nearly 40 years, known for capturing breathtaking clouds, gorgeous water reflections, and rich spectrums of color within the marshes. Brenda has developed a loyal following of collectors and admirers both near and far through her original paintings, signed giclées, and presentation prints.
Brenda credits her parents for supporting her love of painting long before the Monet connection became known through the Giverny estate's attorneys in the 1980s. “The Monet connection is just an interesting historical side note,” she says. “When people compare my work to his, that's always a compliment.” After retiring from gallery painting in 2012, Brenda rejoined High Tide Gallery in January 2019, continuing to share her evocative vision with new audiences.
