#renee phillips

[k-liight]

did some redesigns for Xavier and his friends! Renee got the biggest redesign, while Xavier himself only got a couple tweaks. I just thought the others' designs were, well, kinda boring, and I wanted to make them more interesting to they eye lmao. so here they are in their glowed-up glory! X3

[k-liight]

how'd you like to spend a nice green Christmas in warm sunshiny Florida? well luckily for these guys, they live in Florida. XD I haven't drawn Xavier with his friends together in a while, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to do it now. I guess they decided to drive an hour and a half or so to the beach to have their own little Christmas get-together there, and decided to make Jason their Christmas tree--a Christmas palm tree, to be precise. poor Jason. I hardly ever draw them, and when I do, they're being tormented by the other three. XDDD hey, it's not their fault they're tall and skinny and make a perfect palm tree lmao so yeah. Xavier and Renee being cute, Jason being annoyed, and Starlynn being a shit, a common scenario for these four friends. XD also starring Xavier's dog Pepper because I should be drawing her more, since she pretty much goes wherever he goes being a service dog and all. X3

[k-liight]

I told you you'd see more of these guys! XD just in time for Pride month with this one ^^ actually, I was going to do a Pride thing with the BH6 crew, but I used these characters instead XD they're certainly out and proud!

Xavier is very proud to be pansexual, and definitely swears by the popular "hearts not parts" slogan. he loves you for who you are! ;3

Starlynn isn't afraid to flaunt her bi pride colors, even if her sexuality is rather subtle (or is it?)

as a gay male-aligned non-binary person, Jason has the honor of sporting two flag color palettes--and they use it as an excuse to get creative with their hair ;)

Renee might be the only straight person in her little circle of friends, but she isn't cis. she came out as a trans female her freshman year of high school, ad has been blessed with loving and supportive family and friends who help her to transition.

and I couldn't resist including one of the villains, so I added Falkona, the butch lesbian doggo mutant who needs to stop smoking. XD

[chronicpainterssyndrome]

Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

By Renee Phillips

Extract Article

What About Lead? Artists are often unaware that the materials they use contain toxic ingredients, including those that are not permitted in other types of consumer products. For instance, lead has been banned from wall paint but is still used in artist paints and inks. Lead paint is banned in certain countries, however, and is in debate as to whether it should be removed entirely from artist materials.

Higher Risks for Chronic Illnesses Among Artists Did you know, in 1980’s, The National Cancer Institute conducted two studies and studied the deaths of 1,598 artists and found that among many other chronic illnesses, they found higher risks for urinary bladder cancer, leukemia, and arteriosclerotic heart disease among painters?

Even less severe and often neglected symptoms such as chronic depression, frequent colds or flu-like symptoms, low back pain, and headaches may signal low-level poisoning due to artists materials.

Dangers of Inhaling Toxic Fumes Just a few related causes of toxicity are from use of plastic resins in cast resin sculpture; such solvents as hexane, benzene, and toluene in graphic arts materials; metal fumes from welding; and heavy metals and carcinogens, which are inhaled during airbrushing of watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints.

Link   Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick

Renée Phillips is a mentor and advocate for artists. She provides career advice, coaching, writing services, promotion and e-Books. She is Director/Curator of Manhattan Arts International and Founder of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. 

[pathofregeneration]

The Art of Benny H.V. Andersson

“Since he was young Benny felt a call to try and create paintings that would inspire to inner reflection regarding our existence and Life itself in this vast universe. His paintings comprise that category of art that for me is healing. I describe it as having a positive visceral reaction and connection to the art and to my heart, a warm healing flow of energy that glows within, healing every cell in my body. Benny’s paintings invite you into an otherworldly existence of wholeness, unity, perfection. Love abounds in crystal-clear reflective pools, magnificent colors and unlimited skies.”

— Renée Phillips, Manhattan Arts International

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Benny H.V. Andersson, Where Angels Dream (2012)

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via the Everygirl.com - Renee Phillips artwork over the bed

[luxebeat]

Collection of Unique Artists

Collection of Unique Artists

The true beauty of art is that it’s completely personalized. Each artist incorporates a part of themselves in their work. These are a few unique artists we love here at Luxe Beat. 1. Cammy Davis “I grew up simply, with the mind set that if I wanted something, I needed to find a way to make it. That philosophy has carried forward into my artwork. I create the entire piece, including building the…

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