Christina Karras - GUEST ARTIST - STUDIO #9

I consider myself fortunate to have been born and raised by loving, supportive parents in beautiful Appleton, Wisconsin. It is there that I developed my interest in creating art. In my early 40’s, however, my life and career took me away from my hometown. As a result, I was able to spend time in the Chicago area and 17 wonderful years in the Pacific Northwest. Recently, my subconscious desire to come “home” took over, and I now happily reside in Stevens Point.

For thousands of years, artists have been painting places. It's from the specifics of a site that meaning, and perceptions are transformed into memories. Places are stories told through history and the experiences of those that pass through. I create my paintings with the hope of capturing that history.

18 years ago, after experimenting with several mediums, I began working with soft pastels. I loved the medium from that very first moment and have been working with it ever since. I am primarily self-taught and constantly working to improve my skills. My style is a softened realism. Landscapes is the genre that brings me the most joy. My intention is to represent the beauty of nature in its truest form.

Mentors, Associations and Awards

Studied under Stan Sperlak, Chuck Ceraso and Bonnie Zahn Griffith.

Member of Pastel Society of the West Coast and the Great Lakes Pastel Society.

Awards: PSWC juried show, Members 3rd place.

Eagle Idaho Plein Air Festival – best dry medium.

Exhibitions/Gallery Representation

Gallery Q Artist Cooperative

Pastel Society of the West Coast, Juried Members Show

Pastel Society of Colorado, Juried Members Show

Zions Juried Art Shows

Eagle, Idaho Plein Air Festival

Initial Point Gallery (PAPI Show)

My work can be viewed at Dailypaintworks.com