Brenda Philips
St. Augustine, FL
Paintings, Prints
Brenda Philips, a celebrated oil painter in St. Augustine for nearly four decades, blends natural beauty with vivid color in works that have captivated collectors around the world.
Brenda Philips, great grand-niece of French Impressionist Claude Monet and protégé of the late Emmett Fritz, has firmly established herself as one of the St. Augustine area’s premier oil painters. With nearly 40 years on the local art scene, she is acclaimed for her ability to portray breathtaking skies, shimmering water reflections, and the vibrant hues hidden within coastal marshes. Her original paintings, signed giclées, and presentation prints have earned her a devoted following both locally and internationally. Brenda's passion for painting was nurtured early on by her supportive parents—well before the family discovered their connection to Monet through the Giverny estate in the 1980s. “The Monet connection is just an interesting historical sidenote,” she says. “When people compare my work to his, that's always a compliment.” After stepping back from gallery work in 2012, Brenda returned to the spotlight in 2019 by rejoining High Tide Gallery, where her art continues to enchant and inspire.
