Showing posts with label animal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animal. Show all posts

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Studio Sale!


It's that time of year again for an art studio sale!


As many of you know,  I show my work at galleries and events throughout the year, but the online store is the main source to buy my art, with over 100 items...

A heartfelt thank you for supporting and following my art. It is my hope that it lifts your spirits and brings you joy :)  In the face of life's challenges, I believe that the more we can support each other and our planet as individuals, the brighter our future can be. A portion of the proceeds from my animal and bird prints is donated to wildlife organizations.

If you've been eyeing a painting, print or pattern, this is the time to grab one at a great price! Or if you've just landed here, welcome! Read more about why I create healing art here.

With the discount, many of my small original paintings are under $100, and some are even under $50.  Photo and laser prints are under $20.  Just use code SAVE30 at checkout.

Local (Portland, OR area) purchases can also be hand-delivered- feel free to message me on FB or drop me an email!  Follow me for updates and behind the scenes pics from the studio if you'd like too on RPS Facebook,  Twitter, and Instagram .





New in the shop!

Inspiration Minis

4x4 paintings on wood panels 

Inspirational Mini paintings © Robin Phillips Studio


>>Browse All Original Paintings


Love Ornaments

Inspirational Dangle Ornaments


>>Browse All Art Ornaments


2016 Prints

New poster prints now available for 2016 paintings! Giclee (archival ink printed on archival paper) available on request.  A portion of the proceeds from animal and bird art prints support wildlife organizations


The Light Within © Robin Phillips Studio

The Grand Dragon Race © Robin Phillips Studio


Though the Enchanted Forest © Robin Phillips Studio
Ecstatic Joy © Robin Phillips Studio

>>Browse All Art Prints


Framed Prints

A selection of small framed prints are now available!
All regular 4x6 and 5x7 prints also come with a mat, ready for framing 

 5x5 Animal Spirit Framed Prints © Robin Phillips Studio
5x5 Animal Spirit Series Prints, pictured Horse Spirit © Robin Phillips Studio

Joyful Spirit, © Robin Phillips Studio, 5x7 matted photo print in frame

>>Browse All Framed Prints


Art makes a special holiday gift, thank you for browsing the shop :)

Love, peace, and blessings to you this season!

Xoxo,

Robin










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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Upcoming, Holiday Season Shows/Sales!




Opening First Friday October 7, 7-9PM, The Tarot Show and Day of the Dead, show runs through October 28
Splendorporium Art Gallery, 3421 SE 21st Ave., Portland, OR
splendorporium.net
Pleased to be a part of this show again, after exhibiting in it once before! Two of my pieces are in the show this year: Soulmates, representing The Lovers card and The Light Within, representing The Sun. 


Opening First Thursday November 3, 5-8PM, Siren Nation "Celebration", 10th Annual Visual Arts Show, runs through December 30
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR,  portland5.com
November 13, 10AM - 5PM, Siren Nation Art/Craft Sale, McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd St., Portland, OR,  sirennation.org
I will be participating in the Siren Nation shows again this fall, and this is my fourth year showing with this great organization that supports local women in the arts. 


Saturday/Sunday November 19-20, 10-5PM, Audubon Wild Arts Fair, 6x6 Bird Art show, Montgomery Park building, 2701 NW Vaughn, Portland, OR, wildartsfestival.org/6x6-wild-art-project
A fundraiser show for Audubon Society, this is my eighth year creating a small donation painting. The paintings usually sell quickly, and if you want the chance to purchase mine, definitely plan to be there Saturday morning. I'm about to start my piece, follow RPS Instagram for sneak previews!



Early December Online Studio Sale!
Online friends/followers, once again I'll be offering 30% off and some freebies in the RPS online store !  In late November, make sure to look for the sale announcements and a preview of my newest items on RPS Facebook. :)



Opening Saturday December 10, 2-10PM, Big 500 show/sale, runs through December 23,  Ford Gallery, 2505 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR
This is an excellent local show of over 500 artists with works priced at just $40! It's my fourth year doing the show, and I'm pleased to be a part of it again. I will be painting eight small panels for the show. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram to see my works in progress... 



Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

Xoxo,

Robin


Thursday, December 31, 2015

New Year, New Horizons











Around here, we are ready to ring in the new year! 






And in a few short weeks Jeff and I are off to the Yucatan! On our way, we will visit family we haven't seen in a while in Atlanta, which will be so nice.  I will be posting pictures of our adventures on Instagram @robinstudio and RPS Facebook. Expecting to create a new series of paintings based on this trip, it will be an amazing experience. Can't wait to discover the Mayan ruins, landscapes and gardens,  native art and crafts. We'll be driving all over the peninsula visiting a variety of cities and of course, beaches. :)

In progress: Siamese Parlor, Meditation, Owl Spirit, Eagle Spirit paintings
In the studio lately...

Creating more small pieces to replace those sold for OneDer Gallery. If you're in Portland, do check it out! All art is local and priced under $100- such a great deal.

In collaboration with Renee Phillips of Manhattan Arts International, I am now working on artist websites nationally. I'm delighted to be working with Renee, who is an amazing coach and advocate for the arts. A new RPS website is also in the works. Stay tuned!



And for fun, more holiday sewing.


In the new years sewing basket are more kitchen towels, hot pads, and perhaps a new table runner (if there is time :))  Sewers, stay tuned for new winter and spring pattern releases to be announced soon!


The winter garden...

I am always in awe watching nature cycle through the seasons. Isn't it truly amazing? Now the garden is at rest, and it has cleared the slate for a new horizon, new growth, new possibilities.




We saw a few snowflakes in the air the other day, but alas no snow. Growing up in Wisconsin, I used to be so tired of the snow, but these days I have fond memories of how beautiful it looks. Especially on all the evergreens around here... a touch of snow would be nice! The rain drops we have are stunning though- shimmering on the plants in early morning light. And feeling thankful for how the winter rain keeps everything so nourished and green ;)

Japanese Garden- Winter  © Robin Phillips Studio
Blessings to you for a happy new year!

♥  Robin

Thursday, December 17, 2015

New Series! Spirit Animal Paintings



Excited about my latest small series of ten pieces- Spirit Animals! For nature lovers and people of spirit across world cultures, animals and birds hold a special place in our hearts. Spiritual meanings of animals vary in different traditions, so I painted this series with a general intention to promote love and reverence for animals.  Created for the local Big 500 show, a large Portland affordable art show at People's Art, I chose to honor woodland and mountain animals typical of the west, along with endangered animals close to my heart- lion and polar bear.

 The show runs through December 31, if you are in Portland and haven't seen it yet, check it out! The show also benefits the Oregon Food Bank with a food drive and a percentage of sales will be donated. Alongside People's Art is also a great new gift shop, OnDer Gallery featuring local art under $100. A selection of my small paintings and prints are available here as well.

Most of the original paintings have now sold in the show. However if you were hoping to get one,
check out the Spirit Animal prints now available in the RPS shop! I will donate a percentage of the sale from each of these prints to World Wildlife Fund.



In the studio painting...

First I drew a background design inspired by native weaving along with western motifs. My love of textiles, animals, and interest in nature-based spiritual traditions led me to choose this vibrant combination. In respect for indigenous cultures, I chose not to replicate any significant spiritual designs,  instead I created a simple design based on more commonly used motifs.


Planning color palettes!


Filling in the background colors...


Painting the animals...
I started with a simple line drawing of each animal based on photographs. Then I added simple areas of shadow and highlights.



Filling in the details...
Here I begin adding more precise areas of shadow, line and highlights



Which one do you like best? 




'Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.' -Anatole France

♥