Philip Lyons (b. 1955, Devon, England) studied Fine Art (Painting) at Bristol in the 1970s where he developed an interest in colour theories. Philip moved to Cornwall in 1988, and has walked the Cornish coastline over the years, getting to know certain places well. These places have become important areas for painting and he returns to them frequently at all times of the year.

Philip paints still lives, interiors, table tops, shelves and windows where he lives. He also paints bowls, as the simple shape lends itself to being paired back. He is looking for firm structures to make strong compositions. His paintings often have a sense of stillness and quiet - that idea of a still point in a turning world. He prepares boards with coats of paint and gesso. This allows for the paintings to be sanded back, revealing unexpected colours and textures which become part of the creative process.