Neal Philpott is a full-time painter who seeks to catch the ephemeral nature of the West in his oil paintings. Originally from Michigan, Neal studied painting at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. He has lived in the Northwest since 1988 and currently paints from his studio in Oregon City, Oregon. Each painting reflects Philpott's decades-long experience of drawing and painting engagement. Expressive brush strokes and exacting painted surfaces define his vision of the vibrant changes in the Northwest environment. He achieves the look of his pieces through paint layering, selective glazing and control of color temperature. This becomes his invitation to closer inspection of his work. Nuanced color and solid composition is expressed in what Philpott creates. From shimmering reflections on cold racing waters of wilderness streams to dappled shadows cast from the trees, Philpott expertly depicts and catches the look of the Northwest.