Phil studied Fine Arts at Stellenbosch University, but worked as a writer, actor and theatre director for many years. 'Now that I'm older, I've rediscovered art, particularly abstract art. Brushes, palette knives, spatulas,  paint, canvas, paper - it's as if I've been reunited with old friends.'  Phil's work has been exhibited at the Fronteer Gallery, in Sheffield and his painting, Red Radiance was part The Artist Lounge's 50 Shades of Red Exhibition. His work has also been exhibited at The Badger in the Wall Gallery in Yorkshire and the Fox Yard Studio in Suffolk. His artwork titled, Connected, was shortlisted for the D31 Gallery prize. 

In 2024, Phil launched the very successful Amazing Abstracts Competition and hopes to make the competition a regular occurence.