ABOUT
Christy Linton is an artist whose formal education is a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts, but life's education of a diverse upbringing, exposure to painting through the women in her life and fortunate to have traveled and experienced many different cultures, have all truly broadened her creative mind. Living along the Pacific Coast for over 20 years evokes a deep tranquil connection that drives Christy to capture that feeling forever in her artwork. Her process typically begins with a subtle calm color palette, then choosing texture with either paper, clay, marble dust, netting, fabrics, sand, acrylic mediums and sometimes twigs and leaves from her yard. The subject of each piece is decided upon with either an intuitive evolution or one in which it is planned from a memory, photo or commissioned. Sand and ocean water are mixed in with every painting for a tangible gift from the sea. There is a harmonious blend of techniques,
conventional and nonconventional, building transparent layering, shapes, lines and plays on light. Her latest technique with oxidation is one of great excitement, as she discovers new ways to incorporate the colors and textures that appear with this chemical process.
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The journey that brought Christy back to her artistic roots
was one of transforming suffering, tragedy and pain into something meaningful,
which has led to a life of art therapy, fulfillment and
gratitude. Art was quite literally her only reprieve at one point and she truly believes it was painting that saved her.
Artist’s Statement:
“Each and every step of my process I am in an attempt to sooth my soul. So my greatest hope is for you, the viewer to find that place of serenity, to escape and to wonder.”
Feel free to email with any questions at christylinton@gmail.com
CV
2/25 Gray Fox Design & Cris Roberto Design Studio - Featured Artist - Costa Mesa, CA
2/25 Haus of Aurah Featured Artist
2/25 Palm Springs Modernism Show - Palm Springs, CA
12/24 Laguna Art Gallery representation
11/24 Thomas Hayes Studio - Featured Artist - West Hollywood, CA
10/24 GraceBlu Design Studio - Featured Artist - Costa Mesa, CA
9/24 The California Art League - Water Exhibition at Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center
Burbank, CA
8/24 Ashton Art Gallery Art On 30th - Out Of The Blue Exhibition - Awarded Honorable Mention
San Diego, CA
5/24 Haus of Aurah Featured Artist
4/24 Laguna Art Gallery - Featured Artist - Mission Viejo, CA
3/24 - to present Bliss Home and Design - Featured Artist - Newport Beach, CA
3/24 Haus of Aurah - Featured Artist - Costa Mesa, CA
3/24- to present Gallery Representation, Laguna Art Gallery - Mission Viejo, CA
2/24 Featured Artist with front window showcase, Laguna Art Gallery - Mission Viejo,CA
2/24 - to present Gallery Representation, Laguna Art Gallery - Mission Viejo, CA
2/24 Event - Juried Gallery Showing 5 pieces selected to show for February
1/24 O.S.D. - Temecula, CA
11/23 Artist Spotlight - Temecula, CA
11/23 Art Nights - Temecula, CA
10/23 Solo Artist - Charity Fundraiser Lomas Santa Fe Country Club - Solana Beach, CA
10/23 Featured Guest Artist Exhibit at The Kym De Los Reyes Showroom - Murrieta, CA
10/23 Industry Night @Ford & Elm - Temecula, CA
10/23 Art Nights - Temecula, CA
10/23 Temecula Valley Museum Exhibit - Temecula, CA
9/23 O.S.D. - Temecula, CA
9/23 The Merc - Temecula, CA
9/23 Presented live painting demo at Industry Night - Temecula, CA
9/23 Art Nights - Art Display - Temecula, CA
8/23 Temecula Valley Museum Exhibit, Featured Artist - Temecula, CA
7/23 Ralph Love Plein Air Exhibition - Temecula Museum of Art - Temecula, CA
6/23 Art Off The Walls - Temecula, CA
Education
1996
BFA
University of North Texas, Denton, TX