Christine is a profound artist and founder of Artistchris.com. Chris’ work transcends the conventional norms of painting, fusing expressionism with vibrant landscapes and immersive waterscapes in a way that is uniquely her own. She believes each brushstroke is a journey towards self-discovery, navigating the complexities of human emotions. Her love for exploring the world’s beauty is evident in her work. Chris invites her audience to pause, reflect, and deeply connect with the world around them. She is a strong advocate for embracing creative expression in all its forms.

Chris is not just a painter but also a strategist, skilled negotiator, and dancer. Her unique ability to merge her creative practice with her keen understanding of strategic planning has made her a sought-after collaborator in art and beyond. She is known for her dedication to advocating for artistic freedom and her skill in negotiating critical projects.

Chris is a beacon of artistic excellence, embodying the courage, passion, and dedication it takes to be a creative force.

Catherine Herring – Tarboro, NC

Catherine Herring is a talented fluid art painter. She is a partner, designer, and expert reclaimer at Light Source Gallery and Creative Salvage Designs in Tarboro, NC. She deeply understands the transformative power of art and the beauty of creating something meaningful from overlooked materials. Coming from a family devoted to sustainable practices, she is passionate about reclaiming wasted resources and preserving the stories behind castaway objects. Her art, design, sculpture, and painting are dedicated to telling these stories and inspiring others to see the value in what is often discarded.

In addition to her painting, Catherine has spent the last 50 years as a dedicated artist and designer. Her expertise includes but is not limited to, three-dimensional salvaged art, impressive garden design, interior home and industrial space design, and creative quilt making. Her mixed-media artworks incorporate rare stamps, antique paper, fine wood, precious stones, exotic pearls, and salvaged materials. She has also taught and hosted numerous paint night events across North Carolina and New York.

Catherine’s work has been exhibited in prominent galleries throughout NC, and for the first time, she will be debuting her work in New York City. Join us at this event to celebrate her incredible journey and unique creations!

Lily is a profound artist, known for her enchanting stylistic realism, who explores the world of painting through creative gifts that have been present since childhood. The discovery of this untapped talent occurred spontaneously during a painting session with her friend, Christine (also known as Artist Chris). While working together on a sunflower painting, Lily uncovered not only a deep passion for painting but also an unexpected, exceptional skill. Her work captivates viewers with a compelling combination of vibrant, expressionistic colors and seductive realism.

Since that first artistic exploration with Artist Chris, Lily has spiraled into growth through abstract art, often drawn to the inner beauty of flowers. Her work, rooted in a deep connection to botanical themes, serves as a creative outlet from her primary career as a skilled attorney. Now, as a featured guest artist at the ArtistChris.com Exclusive Gallery Reveal, Lily looks forward to sharing her journey, exploring the nuances of artistic expression, and flourishing within the botanical gardens of her soul.

Marquisha Eason is a visionary, multi-talented artist, writer, and director whose creative journey began at a young age. With a natural gift for music and art, she effortlessly played piano by ear as a child and amazed people around her with the attention to detail she had when drawing her surroundings. Over time, her art expanded to animation, design, and storytelling. In 2021, Marquisha earned a B.F.A. in Graphic Design & New Media with a minor in Theatre at Potsdam University, where they taught her the foundations of art, such as figure drawing, color theory, painting, sculpting, light, and costume. Later, she earned an MFA in Digital Animation & Visual Effects at Feirstein Graduate School. Where she learned 3D animation, modeling, 2D animation, color grading, editing, and compelling storytelling.

Marquisha’s work is a mesmerizing fusion of realism and surrealism, blending the beauty of human nature with the realms of emotion. Marquisha creates with purpose, emotion, creativity, and depth in every project through paint, pixels, prose, or physical forms. As a professional, Marquisha is a dynamic creative strategist and can adapt her skills.   Marquisha is an unstoppable force of talent and wants to leave a lasting impression wherever her creativity takes her.

Sara Lynne Leo is a contemporary street artist based in New York, finding inspiration in the city’s vibrant energy and hidden corners. Their work aims to reshape the way we have conversations surrounding psychological wellness by working with urban landscapes and visual storytelling. Sara’s small-scale artwork directly interacts with the city environment, engaging viewers in their everyday routines and inviting them to discover camouflaged details.

Informed by their personal experiences with mental health, Sara is dedicated to raising awareness about this crucial topic through their art. Their work sparks conversations about well-being, encourages self-care, and fosters a greater understanding of the human psyche. Through their artistic expression, they strive to inspire reflection and promote a deeper connection to our inner selves.

J. Tiberio, born and raised in Connecticut, moved to the city over 20 years ago to pursue her passion for art. She is a singer and an actor of stage and screen.  During the pandemic, she began her painting career, creating works that offer an escape from the urban jungle. She paints the places she wants to be and the things she longs to see, capturing the beauty of wilderness animals and natural landscapes.

George Donohue has created many types of art work especially oil paintings.  His first attendance at college was in the wonderful well-known Pratt Institute.  His primary degree focused on architecture.  In that education process he learned a lot about all kinds of art.

Over many years he has pursued his passion for creativity and beautifully painted many subjects he loves very much.  His style is to create art where the viewer feels pleasurable and positive.