Chasing Color With Shiri Phillips
In this episode of The Artist Is In, painter Shiri Phillips joins Kat for a vibrant conversation about what it means to live—and create—with color at the center of it all. Trained in art history and rooted in graphic design, Shiri eventually traded digital grids for thick, expressive brushstrokes and a palette that pulses with energy.
We talk about her unique process of building paintings with precision and emotion, how growing up by the Mediterranean shaped her relationship to light and color, and why her personal motto, “Color is life,” is more than just a phrase—it’s a philosophy. Shiri shares how trusting her gut, embracing joy, and letting go of control helped her find her true creative voice.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to live more boldly, this one’s for you.
🎤 About Shiri Phillips:
Shiri Phillips is a painter in Omaha, NE. She studied at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media and received a bachelor’s degree in Art History. Drawing inspiration from the nuances of Impressionism and the structured elements of graphic design, her artwork mirrors a harmonious blend of these influences.
Impasto painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Phillips uses thick strokes of color and places them with precision on canvas, creating a graphic-like or pixelated look. Her art is defined by the deliberate use of upbeat colors to convey an emotional and physical response. Inspired by the vibrant surroundings she found growing up on the Mediterranean and the Southern Californian Coast, Phillips is driven by the philosophy of “color is life.”
Learn more about Shiri at:
Website: https://www.shiriphillips.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiriphillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiriphillipsdesigns
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