MLP Studio

🎨 Hand-painted portraits & meaningful art from my little corner studio in Ohio.

Turning memories into masterpieces

Commissions open | Studio Owner: Monica Larson Phillips

12/12/2025

All my sketches are up on my easel tonight and my heart feels so full. This Christmas portrait series I’m doing over on Instagram has been so fun.

If you want to follow along with the process, I’m sharing each day over there in my “12 Days of Hand Painted Pets” series. I love showing how these portraits unfold 🤍 Im also having a blast making the reels📹

Either way, thank you for cheering me on. This season feels really special.🎄🤍❤️

12/10/2025

I did not start over at 35 because I was confident.
I started because God kept tapping my shoulder and I finally stopped pretending I did not hear Him.

When God wants your attention, He will get it.
Sometimes through discomfort.
Sometimes through loss.
Sometimes through a quiet invitation that will not leave you alone.

This studio. This paint. This calling.
All of it came after I stopped running.

If you are in your 30s and starting over too, I want you to know this.
God wastes nothing. Not your years. Not your story. Not your gifts.

12/07/2025

Cyber Sale is officially wrapping up today and Christmas commissions are now closed.❤️🤍❤️

I am SO grateful for every single order, message, and share. Truly.

If you still want to give something meaningful this Christmas, I am offering “pay what you wish” gift certificates that go toward a future custom pet portrait.

No pressure. No minimum. Just something heartfelt and personal.

This is perfect for:
• last minute gifters
• memorial portraits
• birthday surprises
• just because gifts

Message me and I will send you the details.

Thank you for making this season so special already. 🤍🤍🤍

12/05/2025

Prepping Christmas commissions today! 🤍🤍that stack!!! If you’re dreaming about giving something special this year, now’s the time to snag your spot. Your future self will be so proud when everyone else is panic-scrolling for Amazon gifts and you’re over here with something thoughtful and custom. 💁🏼‍♀️

Cyber Week pricing for the 6x6 portraits is $90 through Sunday. Just send me your pet’s photo and I’ll get you started.

Peep my current commission behind me 😱 it’s a breed I’ve never done!

12/03/2025

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Studio helpers make everything sweeter.
Norman thinks my art days are his days and honestly… I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Who else has a little furry shadow while they work?

12/02/2025

I’ve loved animals my whole life. Painting them feels like capturing that bond. These 6x6s are small but mighty, and I pour the same heart into every single one.

Comment below or email me by Sunday to get your hands on one before Christmas! $90 with a discount card 🤍 [email protected]

12/01/2025

Cyber Week at MLP Studio!!

I’m launching something fun this week. For a tiny window, my 6x6 custom pet portraits are $90. It’s my smallest size, but honestly one of the sweetest gifts. They look so good on shelves, desks, and little gallery walls.

Every order also comes with a discount card for your next painting. You can keep it or tuck it into a gift so someone else gets to join the fun.

Orders for this price are open through Sunday. After that, we’re back to regular rates.

If you want one, drop your pet’s name below or message me your photo at [email protected] and I’ll take it from there.🤍🤍🤍

09/15/2025

I'm filled with so much joy after this weekend. I just wrote a post about it on my site!

https://mlpstudioart.com/stepping-out-at-dog-days-downtown-my-first-vendor-event/

09/14/2025

“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” – James 1:17

Art is my gift, but the Giver is what matters most. I prayed for this and I’m so grateful to create and share it with you.

09/09/2025

sooooo.. what are you guys doing this friday?!

🐾 I’ll be at the Dog Days Event in Middletown with my very first vendor booth!

I’ll have:
🎨 Original Paintings
🖼 Prints
✨ Stickers
☕ Cups
👜 Totes
And all the info you need to get on my books for your own commission!

I’ll also be painting live during the event, so you can watch the process! Pleaseeeeeeee come say hi!

If you can't make it I'll be posting info to help support and possibly win something 😉

📍 Middletown – Dog Days Event
📅 Friday starting at 5!

I’d love to see some familiar faces (and wagging tails 🐶). Come support local and celebrate our best friends!

08/03/2025

🐈‍⬛🐾💚
Norman
aka Normy
aka Norman storman
aka meow puddy

07/31/2025

I’m officially obsessed with painting on wood panels.
The texture, the warmth, the way the paint sinks in... I’m hooked. 💛

Each of these new pieces was an experiment in color theory, and I loved pushing myself to try something different with each one.

✨ Who’s your favorite? (I have mine, but I’ll never tell 😉)

The best part? I’m adding wood panel portraits as a new option on my commission form! Coming soon to the website or send me a message if you're already excited. 🎨

PS: If you’re not on my newsletter list yet…
🌿 You should be.
The first of each month, I’ll be sharing BTS peeks, process thoughts, and updates from the studio.

💌 Sign up at: www.mlpstudioart.com

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