Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Christina currently resides in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, where her studio is located. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Moore College of Art & Design. Christina primarily works in pastels, which are her medium of choice because they can be directly applied to paper or board. This allows her to work hands-on when applying color and blending. Her unique style is due to the layered application of soft pastels on a dark background. Christina’s love of painting and drawing along with her passion for the natural world is apparent in her work. Inspired by the American landscape artists of the 19th Century, she strives to capture those fleeting moments when color and light evoke much emotion. Her style of expressive realism entices the eye and, with a closer look, one will discover the many pastel marks that establish the foundation of each painting. Christina is a member of the Chester County Art Association, Historic Yellow Springs and Kennett Area Arts Coalition. She is represented by local galleries, participates in many juried exhibitions, including outdoor fine art festivals, and her pastels are in private collections throughout the United States and around the world.