In the Holiday Spirit and Gift Guide!

Getting in the holiday spirit around here! Now that a lot of the renovations are done in the house, I have pictures to share. The living room now has hardwoods and a quartz stone fireplace, all done by my husband's company Columbia River Tile & Stone. This past weekend we set up our tree, and now the house is beautifully embellished in evergreen and arts/crafts :).

Our tree came from the L'Arche home holiday tree benefit sale. If you are in the Portland area still looking for a tree, this is a great way to get one while making a charitable donation. :)

One day last week we had a magical dusting of snow. Here in Oregon, we usually get more rain, so to see flakes was a delight! The winter garden is so serene and everlasting. It reminds me how there is a strong core inside of everything that can weather the changes and cycles in life. Blessings to you this holiday season.

Handmade ornament patterns are now in the shop!

Winter Woods Cross Stitch pattern

Holiday Quilt Blocks pattern

And if you're still searching for a unique gift for a special person on your list, here's a fun selection of themed items from the RPS gift shop :)

For your special friend or family member who loves....

Yoga! (See all inspirational/new age art available)

Meditation ©2013, art print

Awakening Chakra earrings

All One ©2006, art panel

Birds! (see all bird art prints available)

Love and Peace ©2013, art print

Joyful Spirit ©2012, art print

Robin's Nest in the Sun ©2012, art print

Quilting, Sewing or Stitching! (see all patterns available)

Evergreen Cabin Table Runner Pattern

Teapot Cross Stitch Pattern

Country-Rustic Style! (see all gifts available in this category)

The Old Winter Cabin ©2013, art print

Coyotes Under the Moon ©2011, art print

Butterfly Flower earrings

Early America Dolls, hand sewn and painted

Sentimental/Inspirational Decor! (see all gifts available in this category)
 

Harmony ©2005, art panel

Angels/Ornaments, hand sewn, sculpted and painted

Love Lives Here ©2012, art print

And of course there's much more to see at www.robinphillipsstudio.com/store (the coupon code Xmas15 for 15% off is valid through this Friday the 20th, which is the last day to order in time to ship for Christmas!)

Love and Peace,

Robin

Last Minute Holiday Sale!

Love and Peace, ©2013

Wow, the holidays are almost here! And... to celebrate, I'm offering 15% off any orders placed this week (up until 12 midnight on Dec 20).

Use code Xmas15 in the shop at  www.robinphillipsstudio.com/store   :)

I'm also about to add a few ornament patterns, will post an update here as soon as I do...

Happy Holidays!

Handmade with love / new shop!

Time goes fast, and I've been busy finishing new art/designs for art galleries, pattern distributor contracts and designing my website shop! Early December is always the time I am immersed in making handmade gifts and decor. Handmade is the most special gift- no matter what you make it warms someone's heart. I think that's the joy in doing it. I love surprising friends and family with gifts that are uniquely them, like a pillow made of my mom's old dress fabrics or a friend's favorite style earring.

Without further ado - I'm excited to announce my new web store with a unique selection of handmade art including art prints and paintings, cards, ornaments, angels/fairies, jewelry and  sewing/needlework patterns (including holiday decor).

See it at www.robinphillipsstudio.com/store

Whether you like making or simply giving unique handmade items, I hope you enjoy the shop! Most of my patterns are quick projects that can be done in a few evenings or a weekend, which helps since the holidays are coming upon us fast! (Patterns are quick PDF downloads, and all art/gift items will ship in time for Christmas if you place an order by December 20.


And.... find the cute, free printable Craftsy Handmade with love tags here!

Happy gifting!
 

Christmas in July Art Sale!

 

This sale only comes once a year, so check it out!
From July 11-21, my shop is part of the Christmas in July Etsy Sale for 20% off on all items.

Art prints and panels, art earrings, angel dolls, small paintings, gift baskets, ornaments and quilt patterns are all on sale. :)

Spreading Joy! Art with Meaning and Purpose

Love Lives Here ©2012

Time for a glimpse of painting from my art studio- here are a few of my recent pieces. A lot of love goes into the pieces I create, whether it's a simple piece like Love Lives Here (above) or a larger painting. I believe it's important to follow your passion and encourage other people to follow their passions. I believe in honoring nature, animals and connecting with all living beings. I believe in appreciating and loving each other more. I believe in dreams, hope, faith and cooperation, not competition. I believe in joy and abundance for everyone. I hope that my art will inspire you, too.

These pieces are all available in the RPS gift shop as 5x7 or 8x10 matted prints. And as a bonus, 20% on all orders today for 12/12/12 Love!  Orders can still arrive by Christmas if placed this week. Browse the shop: http://www.robinphillipsstudio.com/store

I'm also excited to offer a selection of my artwork as greeting cards, framed prints, canvas wraps and acrylic mounted prints in many different sizes on Fine Art America: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/robin-phillips.html. I love how you can see the color palette in each painting to match it to your room's decor on FAA. Super cool! FAA will guarantee delivery by Christmas for orders placed by Dec 18.

Awakening ©2012  8"x6"

 ~At the moment of spiritual awakening, love and light forever surrounds us.~
Awakening is about opening to Spirit. The eye symbolizes the opening of the Third Eye Chakra, and the lotus blossom represents purity, regeneration and wisdom. I painted this piece on a small 6x8 canvas in acrylic.

Joyful Spirit ©2012   8"x6"

~At the ocean, birds soar high and fly free. Resting happily on the sand, they perch on a log or scurry in the sand with such delight ~
This piece was inspired by the spirit of birds at the shore. Originally, I painted this as an inspirational gift for my Dad, who is an avid bird watcher. And, of course my name represents a cheerful bird as well :) Birds symbolize how we can be free spirits too. Every year I donate a bird painting to the Audubon Society for their local fundraiser.

Coyotes Under the Moon ©2011 9"x12"

~Coyotes dance in the mist, a magical night awaits. Dance, play and be happy! ~
 This piece was inspired by the coyote, a playful spirit. In Oregon, where I live, we see coyotes even in the city around forested areas. One day, after an unusual snow fall, I was out with my dog in a forested park. In the clearing, a coyote pranced out of the woods and came within several feet of us. This painting captures that playful moment.

For a little tour inside my (old) studio see :http://robinphillipsstudio.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-studio.html

(Update 2013- I have now moved into a wonderful new home with a sunroom studio- Tour my new studio and garden here! )

 ~Love, peace and blessings to you in the new year coming~

Rainbow Angels and Art Ornaments

So much news to share, spending a lot of time prepping items for the holiday season! I love this time of year, the days are softer and it feels so cozy inside. Now the heat is turned on and we enjoyed the last of our harvest from the garden. Making lots of new art gifts and pattern designs right now. And rainbow angels are fluttering around and about! Here's a peek inside my studio:

I start with a cotton form, that I cut from fabric, stuff and paint with primer. The heads are sculpted from Paperclay and then dried. After the first few, I made a mold to use. The faces are in antique white, gold or bronze, to honor all cultures :) I add a wire on the back for hanging.

Angel making!

Their dresses are mini paintings. Many messages...all about love. unity. peace. hope. dreams. 

Circle of love :)

Every one I make is unique... See them all at www.robinphillipsstudio.com/store

Ornament sets!

Also making lots of ornaments for holiday season gift sets! I use recycled tiles from Portland's Rebuilding Center. Then, I varnish on glossy prints of my paintings with inspirational messages. Reusing and making beautiful :)

The ornaments are also available in the RPS Etsy shop and selected Portland gift shops/galleries. I post news/pictures often on RPS Facebook page, check it out!

Once in a while, I take on a unique project. These Early America dolls were made especially for American at Heart gift shop. I found Civil War era reproduction fabrics and gave the dolls an aged look with paints and varnishes, modeled after the Izannah Walker 1800's antique dolls. I designed all the patterns for the dolls bodies and dresses, and I may release this as a craft pattern in the future!

Stay tuned for pics and details about my new quilt and cross stitch patterns!