I'm Christina

Hi

For as long as I can remember, the natural world has been my first and greatest love.  I find a profound peace and endless inspiration in the quiet beauty of the world around us.  The intricate texture of bark, the iridescent sheen on a feather, or the vibrant burst of a wildflower.  It's the simple, everyday wonder that captivates me.

My own artistic journey truly began after I moved to a small village in Suffolk.  With a little more time to myself, I felt an almost overwhelming urge to draw.

I started out like many do, with "how to" books, but they just ended up frustrating me and making the process feel rigid.  It wasn't until I stumbled across a few colour pencil tutorials on YouTube that everything clicked, and from that moment, I never looked back.

I am completely self-taught and absolutely adore working with colour pencils.  I love the control they offer and the way I can slowly build up layers of colour to capture the depth and light I see in nature.

I originally started drawing simply to have unique pieces to hang in my own home.  That quickly expanded to creating special birthday and Christmas cards and gifts for family and friends. 

Drawing from nature brings me a deep sense of joy and balance to my life.