Painted on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Keep a piece of Siesta Key close.

Original art and signed prints shaped by the shore, its wildlife and its changing light.

Sandpiper on the beach, original watercolor
Pelican on a rock, Original Acrylic Painting
Sailboat in Florida Waters
Selected works by Phil Darst

Collected by subject

From quiet shoreline studies to bright underwater scenes, follow the work that feels most like home.

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Moonlit tropical beach Artwork

A lifetime of looking closely

Paintings with a lived-in point of view.

Phil has made art since childhood, and now finds an endless source of material in the beaches near his Sarasota home. He walks, sketches, photographs, and returns to the studio with the scenes that stay with him.

Read Phil’s story

Start with the shore

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I purchase Phil’s artwork?

Each work links to Phil’s Etsy shop, where you can complete your purchase securely.

Are there originals as well as prints?

Yes. The collection includes original paintings and signed prints. Each artwork page identifies the available details.

What inspires Phil’s coastal work?

Phil lives near Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota and draws from its shoreline, wildlife, people, and shifting Florida light.

Is there a satisfaction guarantee?

Phil offers a personal 100% satisfaction guarantee on purchases of his artwork.