With a Bachelor of Science in Art, – emphasis in Illustration, Christine is a self-taught silk painter. Discovering the medium of dyes on silk in 1999, it soon became her medium of choice. Its vibrant colors combined with texture in the weave gives dimension and substance to her paintings.

The Process— the end is a result of many altering processes. Prior to painting, silk must be washed removing silk gum, then stretched like canvas for an oil painting. Applying Dyes and a resist, then begin to layer. The fabric’s ability to absorb, the order in which dyes are layered, all contribute to the hues and tones of the final painting. The painting is taken off the stretcher and is carefully rolled in an absorbent paper. After sealing the roll of paper and silk, it is placed in a special steamer and is steamed for 3-5 hours, fixing the dyes. This generates a chemical reaction from heat and moisture bonding dyes to silk. After steaming, the silk must be washed, ironed, and dry cleaned. Silk is resilient and durable enough to withstand all the processes retaining its natural beauty.