Delmus  G. Phelps

“Art has always been a focus within my life.  It has been a great passion that never fades.  Because of this, I continually pursue, explore and create my paintings.”  Delmus explains further “in the words of this country’s greatest sculptor, Fredrick Hart,... art has a moral responsibility, that it must pursue something higher than itself.  Art must be a part of life.  It must exist in the domain of the common man.  It must be an enriching, enabling and vital partner in the public pursuit of civilization.  It should be a majestic presence in everyday life just as it was in the past.”

Being comfortable with the landscape and the still life enables Delmus a great amount of freedom in selecting subject matter.  Within his landscapes there is a softness, warmth and glow that exude a peace and serenity much needed in our hectic lifestyles of today.  His still-lifes are simply a relaxing pleasure of balance and beauty, a melody of shades, colors, and design.  Upon closer inspection there are plenty of details, shadow play and dramatic lighting effects to keep the viewer’s interest.  Delmus uses a 17th Century Flemish Master technique as taught by Alexei Antonov, a Classical Russian Master.  It is this optical mixture of seven layers that gives Delmus’s paintings a particular freshness.  This technique has passed the test of time, which will allow the patron to enjoy the paintings for generations to come.

Delmus resides in Lynchburg, Va. with his beautiful and supportive wife and their seven blessed gifts (children) from the lord.