Artist Statement
Chris has always been captivated by the quality of light — how it shifts throughout the day, casts shadows, reveals texture, and creates contrasts that change the mood of a landscape. Much of Chris’ practice begins with simply observing: the sky, the horizon and the way light moves over hills or across water.
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Working primarily in acrylics, Chris creates abstracted landscapes that capture the atmosphere of a moment rather than depict a specific place. She is drawn to the vastness of the sky, the sense of openness, and the subtle emotional tone light can bring to a scene.
Living in Sussex, Chris takes constant inspiration from her surroundings — from the rolling South Downs to the windswept beaches around Brighton. These landscapes are both grounding and expansive, familiar and mysterious. Chris uses a range of mark-making techniques and layered applications to explore texture, rhythm, and space within her compositions.
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Ultimately, Chris’ work is a reflection of how a place feels — fleeting, shifting and alive with light.
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Artist Biography
Chris’ formal background in art started with a Foundation in Arts based in Worthing and she went on to complete a degree in Graphic Design at Nottingham. Chris set up own graphic design business in 1997 but stopped in 2019 so she could concentrate on painting full time.
In 2019 Chris set up a partnership with fellow artist Samantha Butcher. They created ‘criSam Acrylic Pouring’ and run Acrylic Pouring taster sessions.
February 2020, Chris set up a YouTube channel showing how she creates her paintings along with tutorial videos.
In 2021, Chris started running Abstracted Landscape courses using fluid art.
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September 2023, Chris took part in the first ever UK Fluid Art Event in Gloucester. She helped organise the event along with fellow artists, Julie Vatcher and Monique Oliver.
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October 2024, along with fellow artist Julie Vatcher, Chris has organised a 2 day Fluid Art Retreat in Dorset.
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November 2024, took over criSam Acrylic Pouring running various courses.
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Chris is a member of the Chalk Gallery in Lewes, showing her work all year round.
Chris belongs to the Sussex Arts Collective and shows her work at Gallery Uno in Seaford.
