Artist Bio

Art has always been a part of Christine's life, beginning as a child growing up in Houston. As an adult, she is fascinated by the human psyche and experience. This interest led her to obtain a Ph.D. in Health Psychology and work in this field for almost 20 years. Yet, the call to creativity traveled alongside her all those years. There were the art history classes in college at Vanderbilt University, oil painting classes in Atlanta, the weekend long painting sessions on her San Diego patio, and the drawing classes when her children were little. Now, she feels incredibly grateful that every day is spent delving into her own inner landscape and the world around her, this time through an exploration with paint, via shape, color, light and abstraction. Christine currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and three children. She teaches art, creates originals and commissioned pieces, and has shown her work in Austin and Seattle.

Artist Statement

I create bold, expressive art full of gorgeous color, primarily in the form of mixed media abstracts and abstract landscapes. I am inspired by music and emotions; the light in the sky (and the colors created) on water, on shapes and casting shadows. 

As a student and lover of art history, it is my experience that when we connect intimately with a piece of art, we feel seen. We feel the artist has expressed something familiar that can’t be put into words. I aim for my art to impact the viewer by creating a pause in the viewer's day to day life. A pause to notice the bold color, a drip that suddenly disappears, or a scratch under translucent color. Maybe this pause will lead to consideration of something deeper than what is at surface level. Seeking a deeper truth is at the heart of my art and life philosophy. If I’m doing it right, my art parallels my personal journey towards a sense of truth and freedom.