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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

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Love Ornaments

Inspirational Dangle Ornaments

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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

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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 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

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

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Painted Dragons

The Grand Dragon Race © Robin Phillips Studio

I'm pleased to be participating once again in the local show, Fire on the Water: Dragon Boat Art , curated by the fabulous Alea Bone of Bonewerx. This show celebrates the art of Chinese dragon boat racing, a Portland Rose Festival tradition. The show runs through August 30, and if you're in Portland, you can see it at Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, 1111 SW Broadway.

Join us for the 2nd opening reception on Thursday, July 14 from 6-9pm!
Event details here: Fire on the Water: Dragon Boat Art

My painting (above) is available for sale in addition to many others by local artists.
Contact Jeannie Baker at 503-274-6556 for purchase information.

This year, Oregon Art Beat also covered the show. Watch the episode here!!

See opening night and more pictures on RPS Facebook and the Fire on the Water Facebook pages

First strokes on the canvas... acrylic and wash

Building up thin layers of acrylic

Adding golden scales :)

Creating water texture...

Final touches... with lots of tiny brush strokes

Framed and hanging at the show!

Dragon Blessings!

:) Robin

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

30 days x 4+ Shows

It's a busy month of shows/openings for me, including some juried shows that I am pleased to be participating in. If you're in the Portland area, I hope you can make it to one or more of these events! I will also be posting details and pictures on RPS Facebook and Instagram. So follow me there, if you are not already. :)

April 7 - May 31, Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales show
Closing Reception is Friday, May 27, 5-8pm - Cash bar, hor d'oeuvres, and costumes
P5 Centers for the Arts- Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

This special show features paintings based on scenes from Grimm's fairy tale stories.

May 7- May 31, La Vida Veggie Art Gallery
4925 SW Angel Ave., Beaverton, OR

For the month of May, I will have an assortment of six to eight larger paintings on display along with artist Kelly Powers at this locally owned, cozy cafe/gallery that has a super delicious veg menu!

May 19 - June 14, Siren Nation 2016 Paint Your Art Out
Opening Reception: May 19, 6-9pm, Salvage Works, 2024 N Argyle St, Portland, OR

Once again, I'm excited to be participating in the Siren Nation art shows. There are two events: Opening Night is a fundraising event, and there is also a month long show. Follow me on FB or Instagram for a sneak preview of a group of small works that I will show...

June, July Shows- Stay Tuned!

I'm also currently working on new pieces for Fire on the Water: Dragon Boat Art Show, in the Portland Rose Festival, and Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

More details will be announced in a couple weeks on RPS Facebook!

XOXO, Robin

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Through the Enchanted Forest Painting

I created this small piece for the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Art Show curated by Kelly Williams, currently on display at Portland'5 Centers for the Arts through May 31. Each participating artist chose a scene from one of the Grimm's Brothers stories to illustrate. If you're in the Portland area and haven't seen it yet, do check out this magical show!

My piece is based on a scene from the story Twelve Dancing Princesses:

“Then down they all went, and at the bottom they found themselves in a most delightful grove of trees; and the leaves were all of silver, and glittered and sparkled beautifully…. Then they came to another grove of trees, where all the leaves were of gold; and afterwards to a third, where the leaves were all glittering diamonds… On the other side of the lake stood a fine illuminated castle.”

To me, this is one of the most magical scenes in the story. The princesses escape through an enchanted forest of silver, gold and diamonds to meet their princes and dance all night long. I hoped to capture a sense of excitement and wonder in this painting.

Through the Enchanted Forest prints (photo or giclee) are now available in the RPS shop! Wouldn't this print be adorable in a little girl's room? Or it would add a whimsical touch to a feminine/antique room. :)

Behind the scenes, painting in the studio...

I approached this piece with a vision of an old German book cover opening to illuminate the scene. The princesses are descending down the cellar stairs and through a doorway into the magical forest. To create the figures, I referred to images of bridal and Victorian models. One of my favorite Victorian fashion sources is the classic Godey's Lady's Book.

For the scrollwork, I traced design templates and then filled in the filigrees with a tiny brush.

I hand-stitched metallic-foil glass beads through the canvas to create the effect of diamonds in the trees.

On opening night...I became a princess myself :)

Framed and hanging at the show on the 'Wall of Maidens'...

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