Oil Painter,Landscape Artist and Visual Storyteller
I started on this art journey from the sheer love of it. It's the thing that I seem to be meant to do. I need to see what level of mastery I can achieve in oil painting, and I won't find out until I die with a paintbrush in my hand!
Along the way as I've learned more about the visual world like light, color and the elements of design, it's only furthered my beliefs in a Creator. Which makes each piece of art that more personal.
In my oil paintings, I tend to focus on humble beauty and try to draw the world's attention to it. A friend once called me a "slice of life" oil painter, a term that I think fits well. If I can capture the spirit of the day in my painting, it's a day well spent. My hope is to inspire and encourage people through my art, and remind them to think beyond the here and now. I want my artwork to be a bright spot in people's homes.
Through dedication and hard work I have increased my painting skills and cultivated my art voice.
I have been privileged to train with some of the top artists in the country:
Yer Za Vue, Jennifer Diehl, Eric Jacobsen, Peggie Kroll Roberts, Randall Sexton and Sherrie McGraw
Customer Testamonials:
"Kristina is a wonderfully warm woman and this is reflected in the joyous colours she uses in her fabulous paintings. I have bought several of Kristina's paintings and intend to collect many more." ~Fiona Shilliday, United Kingdom
"I could not be happier with my purchase of this sweet little painting. The colors are so bright, and I love the way the artist shows the light playing off the glass of the vase. I am blown away."~ Katherine Barron, United States
"From my first enquiry to Kristina to the delivery of my painting a perfect service. Kristina was prompt and accommodating and I enjoy this painting!" ~ Waterfoot Cottage, United Kingdom
List of events I have participated in:
2021 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition, Maryhill Museum, Museum Purchase Award
2020 American Impressionist Society Online Show
2020 "Fill the World with Flowers" solo show, Marilyn Affolter Gallery
2020 Artist Support Pledge
2019 Washington County Plein Air, Second Place
2019 Washington County Plein Air, Second Place, Noncturnal Painting
2019 Long Beach Island Honorable Mention, Judge Peter Trippi
2019 Long Beach Island New Jersey, Quick Draw, First Place
2018 "Pathways" group show
2018 OSA Printmaking Show
2018 Umpqua Valley Plein Air, Purchase Award
2018 Washington County Plein Air
2018 Toledo Plein Air, Best Maritime Painting
2018 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition
2018 Lake Oswego Festival of Art, Honorable Mention
2018 Lake Oswego Plein Air
2017 Washington County Plein Air, Best Urban/Architecture
2017 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition, Best Water
2017 Salem Bush Barn Gallery Show
2017 Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
2016 Festa Italiano Seattle ,Second Place
2016 The Big 500
2016 Washington County Plein Air , Best Nocturne
2016 Lake Oswego Plein Air
2016 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition
2015 The Big 500
2015 Solo Show, Lane Gallery, Portland
2015 Umpqua Valley Plein Air
2015 Washington County Plein Air, Honorable Mention
2015 Willamette Valley Lavender Festival , Honorable Mention
2015 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition
2015 Plein Air Lake Oswego
2015 Emerald National Juried Show
2015 Portland Rivers show, Pittock Mansion
2014 Featured on season 5 of Portlandia
2014 The Big 500 Show
2014 Wallfowers Gallery Solo Show
2014 Watershed Gallery National Juried Show
2014 Emerald National Juried Show
2014 Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts, Second Place
2014 Lake Oswego Festival of Arts, First Place
2014 Alla Prima Portland Group Show
2014 Solo Show, Northeast Community Center
2013 Gresham Juried Show
2013 Lavender Festival, Honorable Mention
2013 Hillsboro Plein Air Competition
2013 Canby Wine and Brew Festival
2013 Lane Gallery by the Sea Show
2013 OSA Winter Show
2012 Gresham Juried Show
2012 Hillsboro Plein Air, Honorable Mention
2012 OSA Fall Show, Honorable Mention
2011 Gresham Juried Show
2011 OSA Rose Festival Show
2011 Scottsdale Artist School Scholarship Winner
2010 Gresham Juried Show
2010 OSA Rose Festival Show
2010 Urban Landscapes Show
2009 Gresham Juried Show
2009 OSA Rose Festival Show
2008 Gresham Juried Show, First Place
2008 OSA Rose Festival Show
2008 OSA Fall Show, Third Place