<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087</id><updated>2011-12-15T16:36:52.066-05:00</updated><category term='gestation'/><category term='healing'/><category term='New York City views'/><category term='positive affirmation'/><category term='interior design'/><category term='classical music'/><category term='path'/><category term='visionary'/><category term='wearable art'/><category term='original styles'/><category term='philanthropy'/><category term='Peridot'/><category term='nature'/><category term='waterlilies'/><category term='faith'/><category term='Rebirth'/><category term='inspiration'/><category term='museum'/><category term='ARTISTS Golden Keys To Success'/><category term='Reneeisms'/><category term='Monet'/><category term='Jewelry of ART'/><category term='kindness'/><category term='serenity'/><category term='color'/><category term='hidden treasures'/><category term='abundance'/><category term='Swarovski crystals'/><category term='painting'/><title type='text'>Creative Bliss by Renee Phillips</title><subtitle type='html'>Creative Bliss is the ability to express myself through writing, painting, designing Jewelry of ART, photography, career counseling and coaching, and exploring ways to share this bliss with others. I am inspired by the joyful, loving, positive energy that flows through and around us. Gratitude, discipline, and the celebration of divine inspiration are my creative catalysts. Please also visit The Artrepreneur Coach blog, The Healing Power of ART blog and Manhattan Arts International Web site.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>13</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-4354906565138203237</id><published>2011-10-12T10:52:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T19:14:49.138-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Renee Phillips Jewelry of ART: The Goddess Series Continues</title><summary type='text'>
Purple Passion from the Goddess Series. You can view several pieces on the Jewelry of Art Blog.
Renee Phillips Jewelry of ART: The Goddess Series Continues

Creative Bliss is creating a series of art based on the same theme. My Goddess Series is one example. There is a limitless range of  colors, shapes and designs I can choose from.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/4354906565138203237/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=4354906565138203237' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/4354906565138203237'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/4354906565138203237'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2011/10/renee-phillips-jewelry-of-art-goddess.html' title='Renee Phillips Jewelry of ART: The Goddess Series Continues'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-6521978235453006856</id><published>2010-12-03T17:19:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T14:25:32.147-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy Holidays!</title><summary type='text'>Creative Bliss is About Balance

I think it's very important for our holistic wellness to balance relaxation against hard work, serenity against activity, silence against conversation. 

In the months ahead I'll be taking some of my own advice about balance and time-management. I will be focusing on completing some major projects.

Although I will not be posting on this blog often in the months </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/6521978235453006856/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=6521978235453006856' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/6521978235453006856'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/6521978235453006856'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-holidays.html' title='Happy Holidays!'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-5148893618827462860</id><published>2010-11-11T15:15:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T14:27:19.883-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='positive affirmation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='philanthropy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='healing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='inspiration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kindness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='faith'/><title type='text'>Four Days to Express Appreciation</title><summary type='text'>Taking Time to Give Thanks

Creative Bliss is about taking time to honor special occasions and those special people who deserve our focus of attention on that particular day. Those people who deserve our honor, support and respect.


November 11 - Veteran's Day
Reach out and contact your favorite veteran and thank him/her for their service to our country! On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/5148893618827462860/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=5148893618827462860' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/5148893618827462860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/5148893618827462860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/11/four-days-to-express-appreciation.html' title='Four Days to Express Appreciation'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-8037326605994872707</id><published>2010-07-26T12:39:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T14:37:59.728-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reneeisms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ARTISTS Golden Keys To Success'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hidden treasures'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='abundance'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gestation'/><title type='text'>Hidden Treasures</title><summary type='text'>
Creative Bliss is sometimes about suddenly discovering hidden or forgotten treasures. You know, the ones that kind of sneak up on you without notice and reveal something magical about yourself. 

Yesterday I was cleaning out my computer files. As I was consolidating, eliminating and reorganizing the files and folders I suddenly found myself staring at a folder titled "Abundance." As I opened the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/8037326605994872707/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=8037326605994872707' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/8037326605994872707'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/8037326605994872707'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/07/hidden-treasures.html' title='Hidden Treasures'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-252220625152170032</id><published>2010-06-23T16:54:00.009-04:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T19:05:42.717-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='New York City views'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='museum'/><title type='text'>Metropolitan Museum Rooftop</title><summary type='text'>Doug + Mike Starn on  the Roof: Big Bambú
April 27, 2010–October 31, 2010 (weather permitting)

 Rooftop of Metropolitan Museum. Photograph by Renee Phillips. All rights reserved. Do not copy image without the permission of Renee Phillips.

Last Friday night some friends and I went to the Metropolitan Museum which is open late on Friday nights, until 10:30 pm. We saw the Picasso exhibition and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/252220625152170032/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=252220625152170032' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/252220625152170032'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/252220625152170032'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/06/metropolitan-museum-rooftop.html' title='Metropolitan Museum Rooftop'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aulT68dJjjY/Tr8GEV13fYI/AAAAAAAACLA/LlByoOJVDbg/s72-c/metroofjune2010_450.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-5688083822717310494</id><published>2010-06-19T12:16:00.010-04:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T19:40:36.621-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='positive affirmation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry of ART'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rebirth'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Peridot'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wearable art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='classical music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Swarovski crystals'/><title type='text'>Painted Miniature Sculptures</title><summary type='text'>Lotus Blossom

Lotus Blossom, original one-of-a-kind, sculpted painted pendant with Bali silver beads and Swarovski crystals. There are many textures and layers in this piece and just subtle hints of color. 
This necklace is no longer available. It was sold to a beautiful woman, Joanne, who is an artist, author and pianist.

When I create sculpted painted wearable art pieces I enter the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/5688083822717310494/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=5688083822717310494' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/5688083822717310494'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/5688083822717310494'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/06/painted-miniature-sculptures.html' title='Painted Miniature Sculptures'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXsE-xtozCw/Tr8NRS3m5hI/AAAAAAAACLo/UMJuY_8mSOk/s72-c/tealpearls_450.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-4300910774267077695</id><published>2010-06-03T11:34:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T19:28:01.611-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='visionary'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='original styles'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='inspiration'/><title type='text'>Field of Dreams Appears in Nancy Reyner's Book</title><summary type='text'>
I'm delighted to announce that my painting "Field of Dreams" will be  featured in Nancy Reyner's book Acrylic Innovation: Styles &amp;  Techniques Featuring 64 Visionary Artists. The book will be released in August and is now available to order on  amazon.com. You can also learn more at  http://www.nancyreyner.com
About the book
"Acrylic Innovation delves into acrylic's potential to create unique  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/4300910774267077695/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=4300910774267077695' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/4300910774267077695'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/4300910774267077695'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/06/field-of-dreams-appears-in-nancy.html' title='Field of Dreams Appears in Nancy Reyner&apos;s Book'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FcYU_b7gsl4/Tr8Oon0R6zI/AAAAAAAACLw/1ExX6TOt1hk/s72-c/Reynerbookcover_400h.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-7910293389177012887</id><published>2010-05-12T11:07:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-19T14:51:30.099-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Welcome!</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to my blog Renee Phillips and Creative Bliss.

You may already know me as The Artrepreneur Coach, author and public speaker. On this blog I am also pleased to share my artistic process in painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

Please visit my Jewelry of ART blog where you will see my sculpted painted wearable art. http://reneephillipsartjewelry.blogspot.com/
Please also visit my other </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/7910293389177012887/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=7910293389177012887' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/7910293389177012887'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/7910293389177012887'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/05/welcome.html' title='Welcome!'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-5140357607745512494</id><published>2010-02-25T15:59:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T14:36:40.338-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='serenity'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='nature'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry of ART'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='color'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='interior design'/><title type='text'>Living With Your Art</title><summary type='text'>I paint positive and peaceful scenes and Jewelry of Art pieces with warm, vibrant colors. Nature provides the greatest inspiration, whether it's a singly flower petal or leaf or a plush meadow and tall poplars along a lake. Surrounding myself with these images transports me to a place of serenity and bliss. It can be challenging since I live in a bustling city, It is rewarding to be an artist and</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/5140357607745512494/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=5140357607745512494' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/5140357607745512494'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/5140357607745512494'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2010/02/living-with-your-art.html' title='Living With Your Art'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-3898569351126816157</id><published>2009-07-03T13:38:00.008-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-28T20:29:07.420-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry of ART'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Swarovski crystals'/><title type='text'>Giverny As Jewelry of ART</title><summary type='text'>"Giverny", wearable Jewelry of ART by Renee Phillips

Since 2005 I have been creating One-of-a-Kind wearable art jewelry which I call Jewelry of ART. My process involves sculpting pendants with clay and painting them and using other mixed media. I adorn them with semi precious stones, Swarovski crytals and my own individually hand made beads. 

I am currently working on a new series for my </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/3898569351126816157/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=3898569351126816157' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/3898569351126816157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/3898569351126816157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2009/07/giverny-as-jewelry-of-art.html' title='Giverny As Jewelry of ART'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-298710200240604354</id><published>2009-06-08T14:57:00.010-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-28T20:30:42.828-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='serenity'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='waterlilies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monet'/><title type='text'>Blissful Reflections on A Pond</title><summary type='text'>
Blissful Reflections on a Pond, triptych, 12" x 36".

I will never forget the first time I saw Monet's paintings of waterlilies in France. I sat in front of them, spellbound and transformed for hours. Living in the bustling city of Manhattan I enjoy creating paintings that tap into the energy of peacefulness and tranquility. I hope my triptych brings you a sense of serenity  and bliss,
Renee </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/298710200240604354/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=298710200240604354' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/298710200240604354'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/298710200240604354'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2009/06/blissful-reflections.html' title='Blissful Reflections on A Pond'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-6306461997263339161</id><published>2009-06-03T20:39:00.019-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-28T20:33:06.120-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='painting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='inspiration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='path'/><title type='text'>The Path to Enlightenment Begins Now</title><summary type='text'>
"The Chosen Path II", acrylic and mixed media on canvas", 12" x 12".

This is a sequel to "The Chosen Path I", posted on April 8, 2009. 

It is no surprise that I am greatly inspired by paths and they appear in nearly all of my paintings. They serve as metaphors for our journeys to higher levels of consciousness. And, every day we take a new step to broaden our awareness. 

As a career coach and</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/6306461997263339161/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=6306461997263339161' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/6306461997263339161'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/6306461997263339161'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2009/06/path-to-enlightenment.html' title='The Path to Enlightenment Begins Now'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4847678764351688087.post-7674598574601314617</id><published>2009-04-12T14:20:00.006-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-30T08:55:44.854-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Space</title><summary type='text'>"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit." ~ John UpdikeDay 8 of my Painting a Day program. Today's painting is titled "Space". © Renée Phillips 2009. Acrylic on canvas, 12" x 12" x 1-3/8"Happy Easter! I enjoy the simplicity of today's painting subject ~ a vast open wheat field. I have fond childhood memories of my grandfather's farm -- and captured a sense of infinite </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/feeds/7674598574601314617/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4847678764351688087&amp;postID=7674598574601314617' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/7674598574601314617'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4847678764351688087/posts/default/7674598574601314617'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://reneephillipsartist.blogspot.com/2009/04/space.html' title='Space'/><author><name>"The Artrepreneur Coach"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08784469013566622970</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t09J5zG57nM/Tr6_Cwb1YJI/AAAAAAAACE4/HpjcZ4Hj0k8/s1600/ReneePhillipsHead_116.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry></feed>
