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Philippe Gandiol is one of the best interpretive painter of night scenes. His ability to portray cafes and city scenes in SF, Sacramento and Europe are his signature. Somehow he picks up the light in the darkness and he has a wonderful ability to, through his very painterly and free paintings, to interpret city scenes, parasols, people, the lights in the windows of shops, the hanging flags and signs. He has an unbelievable ability to create depth as most of his work has a road that has cars or people or trains. Gandiol is a bizarre mix between a California Artist but has a French twist. Although he understands the California light and color he still paints with a little bit of an impressionist background. His work is very romantic and poignant and he has incredible use of the brush. Gandiol is clearly influenced by masters such as Vincent van Gogh, Cezanne and other post-impressionists. “I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.”-Vincent van Gogh.