Originally from Virginia, Philip Rader moved to Colorado Springs with his family at the age of six. As a child, his frequent visits to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and other local art venues fostered a strong interest in the arts. His appreciation quickly turned to inspiration and compelled Phil to study art techniques both in college and independently, and to experiment with new concepts. Phil spent many years working as a Designer/Picture Framer for various organizations in Denver. During this period, he showed his oil paintings and prints at local juried...more
