Phil Couture is a realist painter currently residing in Kyoto, Japan. Originally from Quebec, Canada, Phil's appreciation and interest in art developed while growing up in Central Florida. Primarily self-taught, his influences include Velasquez, Sargent, Toulouse-Lautrec, Waterhouse, Repin and Degas. Exploring new cultures becomes a running theme in Phil's work. 'I enjoy painting and drawing what piques my interest, which usually includes visiting cultures from around the world.' Aside from winning numerous awards, his paintings and drawings hang internationally in private...more
