Artist, photographer and educator, Ronnie Phillips, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He served as an educator and editorial photographer in Los Angeles and Hollywood for over 17 years and was a photographer for the Los Angeles Olympic Committee. He taught photography for six years with the Los Angeles Unified School District. As an editorial photographer, he photographed celebrities ranging from Redd Fox to Tony Bennet. His photographs have been published in numerous publications and was a west coast photographer for Johnson Publication for eleven years. Ronnie Phillips became a full-time artist in 1991. He participates in over 20 shows a year on the fine art festival circuit and has won over 100 awards and seven Best of Show. Ronnie Phillips is recognized for his hauntingly beautiful sepia toned, hand oiled photographs of children. These photos have been featured on many network sitcoms and renowned television shows. He has also published work in magazine such as TV Guide, Essence and Ebony. Now giving credence to a more creative side and nurturing a different creative spirit, he has merged into Mixed Media. Now Ronnie Phillips adheres his photos on to canvas, then paints a scene around the image with acrylic paint. Ronnie Phillips says, “Art is an important experience. As photographer, I have the eye for capturing the essence of an image. My goal is that the viewer may be drawn to reflect on their own life experience and ideologies. Art should make one smile, think and reflect.” “I aspire to assist others to deepen their process of self-reflection through my work.” - Ronnie Phillips
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