Artist Statement

Chris had always been fascinated by the quality of light. She spends a lot of time just watching the way the light changes throughout the day and the contrasts it creates. Working with acrylics, Chris creates abstracted landscapes, trying to capture the atmosphere of moments, the never-ending skies and sense of space. 

 

Chris is very influenced by the countryside of Sussex where she lives. Whether it’s the gentle rolling South Downs or the beaches around Brighton. Chris uses a range of techniques to create her paintings including using paint in a very fluid way, brush work and mark making. 

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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. Chris finds these courses great fun to do and she finds it a joy to pass onto people her love of this art technique.

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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 oragnised a 2 day Fluid Art Retreat in Dorset.

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Chris has a selection of work at Gallery 35 in Cranbrook.

Chris belongs to the Sussex Arts Collective and shows her work at Gallery Uno in Seaford.