about cris

Some of my fondest memories growing up were mornings spent sketching or walking through art galleries and museums with my dad. When I was young, I rarely let a week go by without spending time with paintbrush in hand. As I grew older, I spent my time pursuing more "serious" endeavors, but I never lost my longing for creating beautiful things.  

For over a decade, I worked in communications and consulted groups on protecting children, fighting sexual exploitation and human trafficking, but when I had my kids, I was ready to take a break from my "day" job and reconnect with my artistic side.

beauty.
joy.
light.

While I started painting for our own home and kids, people were soon asking for commissioned work and then prints. I'm not a professionally trained artist, but I love the process and I love making things that bring light, beauty and fun into people's lives.

In 2016, I started working with PR Group BrandlinkDC, doing brand-based illustrations of their clients including SweetGreen, Scout Bags, &Pizza, Drybar, the J.Crew Men's Shop and Soulcyle. I also do illustrations for print magazines including Washingtonian, Capitol File and DC Modern Luxury Magazine. I work with stylists, bloggers and other creative types to create unique illustrations and portraits for their websites and social media platforms.

originals.
prints.
​custom pieces.

Finally,  love doing live event illustrations, tailored to your specific event's theme. I have worked with the St. Jude Foundation & Neiman Marcus, Capitol File for their Men's Issue release, the Washingtonian's Unveiled event, Roche Bobois & DC Magazine, Sideyards at the Yards Park and many private weddings, birthday parties and the like to create custom, bepoke favors for guests.

I am always up for collaborating and talking through any idea you may have!  I love working with my clients and look forward to hearing from you soon!

xx,
​Cris