
I am an artist. Although I may be eccentric and outside the 'realm of normal,' this helps me notice things.
Studying early 20th-century art, with all its forms and layered color combinations, inspires me to show expression in my pieces.
Studying early 20th-century art, with its diverse forms and layered color combinations, inspires me to convey expression in my pieces that are touched by nature.
I love organic shapes and layering colors that vibrate with each other. I want my work to evoke a feeling of wonder and movement.
My mediums range from watercolor with gouache in chaotic abstracts to large-scale acrylics, which bring a feeling of depth, touched by nature with bold colors.
I enjoy creating a wide range of jewelry designs using natural stones, freshwater pearls, metals, and other found objects to create "Art to Wear. “ I also offer Creative Experience workshops to people of all ages.
Christine is a lifelong creative living in Venice, Florida, after spending 25 years in Raleigh, NC, and growing up in the NY metropolitan area.
Christine studied at Pratt and attended Parsons School of Design, including a summer session in France. She also attended Sessions at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and was a weekly trained Docent at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
While raising her three children with her husband, Howard, Christine spent 30+ years designing jewelry and leading workshops as ChristinaBellaBeads. She operated her design and project management business since the 1980s, which transitioned into an event business in Raleigh, NC. Christine continued to use her creative energy in opening a Cafe and Music Lounge with her husband, Sugar Magnolia Cafe and The Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. There, she also managed and curated over 50 local artists and artisans.
She and her husband love to travel via RV and explore small towns, which inspires her artwork and "Creative Experience" workshops. Christine is also a certified yoga instructor and leads yoga for wellness classes in the community and at events.
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