Christine Gray Combines Fantasy and Authenticity in Her Artwork
Jordan Sowunmi — June 17, 2011 — Art & Design
References: christinegray & booooooom
Christine Gray is a 31-year-old illustrator with a penchant for paintings that combine elements of hazy hallucinations and intense realism to create a distinctive and eye-catching fantasy world.
Christine Gray is a native of Fairfield, California, and began exhibiting her work while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas. Her work has been exhibited across the US, including in Austin, Texas, Santa Barbara, California, New York City and Washington D.C.
Christine Gray's selected portfolio is a strong portal into the mind of an artist, deftly blending bright colors and happy imagery with a tinge of science-fiction like fantasy. Her images evoke imaginative and dramatic feelings, while maintaining skilled artistic integrity.
Christine Gray currently resides in Richmond, Virginia where she is an assistant professor at the Virgina Commonwealth University.
Christine Gray is a native of Fairfield, California, and began exhibiting her work while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas. Her work has been exhibited across the US, including in Austin, Texas, Santa Barbara, California, New York City and Washington D.C.
Christine Gray's selected portfolio is a strong portal into the mind of an artist, deftly blending bright colors and happy imagery with a tinge of science-fiction like fantasy. Her images evoke imaginative and dramatic feelings, while maintaining skilled artistic integrity.
Christine Gray currently resides in Richmond, Virginia where she is an assistant professor at the Virgina Commonwealth University.
Trend Themes
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