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Collections
I’m happy to share these collections of my original paintings reflecting themes of Water, Land and Sea, Women, Faith and Story. Some works in my collections are playful and layered with humor, vintage imagery, and narrative details, while others are quieter and more contemplative, inviting the viewer to pause, reflect, and connect with the story unfolding within the painting. I hope these pieces bring not only beauty and atmosphere into your home or office, but also curiosity, emotion, and meaningful conversation. Please explore my collections and immerse yourself in the thought, love, and joy I have poured into each artwork.
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my musings, thoughts and stories
I am an artist, mother, nana and lover of color, flowers, the beach and of course, my wonderful, energetic family. When I am not in my studio painting I like to dig in my garden, go to nurseries, movies and farmer’s markets. I love to sing, cook, read, eat really good food and dance in the kitchen with my husband. I am inspired by strong women, faces of all kinds and the power of faith and nature. I believe in kindness.
Artist Statement
My artistic process is rooted in expressing ideas through painting. I’m most interested in how concepts can be explored and resolved through the act of painting itself — through color, surface, and image. As I work, I’m engaging with a medium that carries a long history, while also building something immediate and tactile through figurative imagery. For me, painting becomes a space where personal experience and universal themes meet. I see it as a powerful way to explore ideas, enriched by its history and context, while still allowing for fresh, contemporary expression.
Contemporary Style
My images form a link between past and present, breathe easily around water and beaches, and find hope in spirituality. My women are strong and beautiful and can do anything. I want my work to be uplifting and thoughtful, but also with a touch of fun and often, humor,
As someone who has fallen head over heels for Fiona Phillips’ art, let me tell you, her work is like nothing else out there. It’s an incredible blend of people and nature, all brought to life with vibrant bursts of color that just grab you by the heartstrings.
I’ll be honest – I’ve probably got more of Fiona’s oil paintings hanging around my place than I should admit. But each one tells it’s own story, and I can’t help but get lost in them time and time again. They’ve become a real part of my life.”
Phillips says there is almost always a message in her work but she likes to create the narrative in a way the viewers can determine unique messages for themselves.
“Intriguing.
Quietly compelling.
Through the source images’ translation into the language of paint and the artist’s reorganization of figures in space and of colors in harmony, an eloquent expression family ties and tensions makes itself felt.”
“Ironic, humorous and thought provoking. Fiona is obviously a multi-talented woman who has stretched her artistic creativity into a new arena with her work that combines both her painting and her sewing skills. Knowing Fiona, she will continue to push herself artistically, but as Fiona says, her first and her last love will always be painting.
“The focus of her studio work is figurative oil painting, but she finds inspiration in other media such as photography, installation and drawing. Creating clothing, props and headwear is also part of Phillips studio practice. She dresses her models in these items which are featured in the painted images. Even in her water imagery clothing is a source of interest and meaning.”
Powerful and intimate…
I am proud to be affiliated with the following galleries
