“Infinitely interested in both people and the natural world, my work is to build stronger, kinder bonds with the places and the souls we encounter.”

I am a Southern California-based artist working in paint for the past 15 years. I’ve lived all over the United States and appreciate what makes different regions unique and special. My interest in conveying a sense of place is imbued in my work, and supported by a professional background and Masters in geography.

My art style is representational, and blends the worlds of fine art and imagination. I tend to portray surreal stories of places, plants, and creatures. Working primarily in oil, I experiment with the surfaces I paint on. This has resulted in reverse paintings on glass, mirrors, masks, and instrument decor, while returning to traditional painting like home after a journey abroad. The story of light is as ubiquitous as the exploration of place in my work. Light draws me to a particular setting and moment.

Philosophy, i.e., Paint Harmonic: In music, harmony means bringing together sounds that support or co-create the melody. In visual art, there are similar opportunities for this co-creation. One is the relationship between energy, memory, and history in the real world as interpreted in paint. Another is what happens when a viewer connects with an art piece – the way the literal wavelengths of light and breath entwine.

Copyright & Credit: All images – including artwork, photos, and logos – on this site are under my copyright. To use or share an image, contact me first. That said, if you purchase one of my paintings, I’m happy with you sharing the news! Tag me @christinewhiteart.

Thank you for taking time to learn about me and my work – I’m glad you are here.

Recent Awards

2024 2nd Place, Citrus Category, National Orange Show

2023 1st Place, 2-Dimensional, Redlands Festival of Arts

2023 Honorable Mention, Citrus Category, National Orange Show

2021 2nd Place, Two-Dimensional Category, Joshua Tree National Park Art Exhibition

2019 Best of Show, Susan K. Black Small Works

2019 Purchase Award, Redlands Plein Air Competition

2018 Juror’s Choice & Purchase Award, Redlands Plein Air Competition

2017 1st Place, Redlands Multi Media Mini Show