About Boelter Design Co. | The Art of Philip Boelter

Hi, my name is Philip Boelter and I’m the artist and designer behind the name Boelter Design Co. As an artist and designer, I’m not tied down to one set of materials, software, or subject. I set out to make things that wouldn’t only be beautiful to me, but something that would be beautiful to everyone. Nature, flora, and landscapes are what capture my eye the most, so I am always looking at my surroundings to influence my art. I not only create all the art, but I run this website, fulfill the orders that come through, film and edit my videos you see on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. It has meant so much to me to see all your support, and I love inspiring everyone into art.

Why do I paint flowers and landscapes? From an early age, I’ve always been closely drawn to flora. Mostly due to my studio art teachers when I was a child. They both painted beautiful pieces of flowers and landscapes. I saw those works of art and wanted to recreate those pieces in class. I’ve created floral pieces and landscapes ever since. Whether I create from gouache, pastels, oils, watercolor, or ink, flora can be created with so many different types of materials to express different emotions. There is so much expression that can be conveyed with the different colors and shapes a flower can make. It can be simple or complex, and both seem to create an emotion that everyone can enjoy. Similarly with landscapes. You can create a piece of art from a photo, or you can create a piece from your imagination. I like to create pieces from both.

Why do I create so many desert inspired pieces of art? Like many artists, I’ve been highly influenced by the location I grew up. I am a Southern California native, and have grown up in the high desert of the Greater Los Angeles region. Heard of Santa Clarita? The land of movie making… That’s where I grew up. There were always prickly pears, cereus, and other types of desert plants that surrounded my neighborhood with beautiful mountains all around. When I was young, I found these types of plants weird and random. However, as I grew up, I found a love for these desert plants. They are resilient and bloom the most beautiful flowers. Now, I enjoy these amazingly beautiful pieces of nature and love to study these types of plants.

Why do I create videos of my work? I like to share my process, and I believe that every video is an extension of my art. I began videoing my work because I think it adds a bit of something special along with every print or original piece that someone purchases. People love to talk about the art they have in their home, so I thought it would be fun to have videos of my work that could be shared along with the piece. Imagine a friend asking about a piece of art in your home and able to show them the process of how it was made. Imagine being able to watch any of the great artists create their pieces. It would’ve been so amazing to see those videos. So, I think creating videos of my work adds character to every piece. I also enjoy people finding inspiration in my work. Many people follow along with my videos to get back into art, and others simply love watching them to relieve anxiety. I always enjoy seeing what people create based from my videos. If you’ve followed along, please share your work with me @boelterdesignco on Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

What paint, paper, and brushes do I use? I currently have enjoyed Holbein Gouache, Legion Paper 140 lb hot pressed watercolor paper, and Winsor and Newton series 7 brushes. None of these are paid advertisements. It’s simply what I recommend and prefer using.

What is Boelter Design Co.? I began Boelter Design Co in 2015 as a source of uploading designs and attracting freelance work as a graphic designer. As time went on, I strayed away from just design and began to upload lettering. After some time, I decided to go back to what I loved most, and that was illustrating and painting flowers. I started adding more inked illustrations and paintings. The excitement of social media opened me up to exploring new mediums as well. Along the way, I fell in love with watercoloring and most recently gouache. I strive to add new pieces as often as possible which keeps me looking for new and exciting ways of creating art. I think the hardest thing about going by the name of Boelter Design Co. has been people thinking I’m a company of many; however, it’s just me. One guy. Painting flowers. Sharing with the world.

I hope you enjoy my art as much as I enjoy creating.

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2020

Featured February Artist - 2/20

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2018

Miniature Art Show - 2/18

Shockboxx Gallery 

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Life In Full Bloom - 1/18

Suite 6 Gallery 

Manhattan Beach, California

2017

The Artist Series Show 2

Scholb Craft Brewery

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Cowork South Bay

Torrance, California

2016

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Cowork South Bay

Torrance, California