The Artist Process
Learn more about Christine's creative and painting process, artistic inspirations, and the narratives behind some of her most popular artworks.
Articles explore her botanical art and her passion project: drawing and painting her extensive animal skull collection.
The Harmonic Armature: How I Composed this Rose Peony Painting
How I create complex floral paintings from life over a period of time using the principles of dynamic symmetry and the harmonic armature.
Magnolia Painting | Fighting Mother Nature
Pennsylvania springs can be pretty tricky for delicate magnolia blossoms, which makes painting them a matter of timing.
Pink Peonies in the Hazy Glow of the Canadian Wildfire Smoke
When the Canadian wildfire smoke drifted into south central Pennsylvania, it offered an opportunity to paint these pink peonies in the filtered orange glow.
How to Make a Lightbox to Photograph Art
How to make a light box to photograph original art and small paintings without glare using simple items from around your home.
6 Artist Resources for Animal Skulls and Bones
Looking for animal skull resources for drawing and painting? Real bone to replicas, here are 6 places to buy or find skulls for artists.
Peony Painting Inspiration
Featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, this peony painting was a joy to paint. Here’s the inspirational moment behind this magical painting.
Why I Draw and Paint Skulls and Bones
Some insight on why I love to draw and paint skulls and bones.