Charles V. Phillips 403 East Main Street Blanchester, Ohio 45107 Cellular: 513-302-3985 Contact: cphillips56@hotmail.com Early Life: Charles is a graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati, Ohio. He went on to study sculpture & painting in Barcelona at Universitat de Barcelona and fine art at the University of Cincinnati's D.A.A.P. program. He was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Type 1 with manic episodes and was hospitalized on several occasions. On one occasion during a manic episode, he lived homeless on the streets of Las Vegas, until he was again hospitalized. His rich story can be seen in much of his artwork & lifestyle. He has worked with many materials ranging from stone to liquid acrylics. A large element in many of his works includes materials that would otherwise be discarded. One particular impressive element of his work is his ability to create a large painting in minimal time. He is active at home in gardening and lives a holistic lifestyle with his wife and 5yr old son.