Phillips' signature style combines her love of nature and rich knowledge of plant life with her extraordinary talent as artist and calligrapher. The artist's finely detailed watercolor renderings of plants and herbs are embellished with engaging text that she has meticulously researched.

Phillips currently lives and works in San Diego where her paintings have been featured in numerous exhibitions. Throughout her career, Phillips has been awarded many prestigious commissions and recently, her versatile designs have been adapted to fabric for home furnishings.