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For me, painting is an endless process of exploration that often leads me to discover and reaffirm things about myself and my understanding of our lived experience here. I am never sure when I am leading the way or when the painting is guiding me because it really is a back and forth, a call and response. Often the meaning of a piece (especially with my Abstract Paintings) only becomes clear over time and can even change as I grow and my life unfolds.
Painting can begin in a variety of ways - from a mild interest or curiosity to explore something new, a delightful feeling of joy and excitement to get paint onto the canvas, being enchanted by the beauty of the natural world or another Artist's work or even existential angst caused by the injustices in the world.
Color is a key driver for me and my love affair began early with my first box of crayons. I still remember that blue/green crayon that really should have had a more descriptive name! And that color still shows up in a lot up my work. Color moves me, inspires me, feeds me and ignites me. Bold, bright and saturated jewel tones, soft and muted neutrals, earth tones and pastels - they all fuel my desire and delight. And when a color lights me up - I just have to paint.
Texture also plays an important role - both visual and tactile. Collectors often want to touch my work for that exact reason (and I say no problem). I create multiple layers with paint, mediums and collage - scraping back through the layers to discover the unexpected and totally new. I use many different tools - particularly palette knives, scrapers, found and discarded objects, even vegetables for printmaking.
My art and my life are informed by my experience as a retired Transformational Psychotherapist and a long time meditator. My hope is that my art can inspire, intrigue and uplift. The Global Pandemic has shrunk our physical world so much and yet beauty and meaning still abound if we are open to see it in new places and new ways. Bold, vibrant, meaningful art can be the spark that lifts us up and renews our hope. There may be a painting here that gives you pause and would love to find a place in yours or a loved one's home.
Please feel free to contact me at info@christinasstudio.ca for any questions, details and pricing.
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