Art that changes the way you see
Original paintings, prints, and stories about music, memory, addiction, beauty, and the moments that shape us.
More than a painting
Every piece begins with a question, a memory, a song lyric, or a moment that refuses to let go. My work explores the stories we tell ourselves and the ways art helps us see the world differently.
Collect Artwork
Originals
Original works exploring music, memory, addiction, beauty, and human connection
Prints
Museum-quality reproductions of selected original artworks, available in a range of sizes.
“A Subtle Reframe”
Monthly prints, art, and reflections delivered to your mailbox
A Monthly Reminder to Slow Down
Collect art, one month at a time
Artwork, reflections, and creative surprises designed to help you slow down and see the world a little differently.
Each Month Includes:
✓ Signed artwork
✓ Personal studio letter
✓ Creative reflections
✓ Occasional surprises and extras
Meet the Artist
I’m Phil Vance, a California artist exploring music, memory, human connection, and the stories we tell ourselves. My work has appeared everywhere from private collections to Ripley’s Believe It or Not and the cover of American Psychologist.
Through paintings, prints, and A Subtle Reframe, I invite viewers to slow down, pay attention, and discover meaning in the everyday.
From the Studio Journal
Thoughts on art, creativity, attention, and the stories behind the work
A commission to create five word portraits over two years became something neither my client nor I expected; a record of my own evolution as an artist.