Christina Davis

Born in Everett, Washington, Christina spent most of her childhood in Granite Falls. Loving the outdoors she spent many hours exploring the local forests and streams. A wife and mother of 5 she enjoys family, home and grandchildren. She loves the wonders found in nature and enjoys gardening.

Though her high school and university art professor inspired her to pursue an art degree and continue her artwork, she found work instead. In 1981 she married and started a family, then moved to England. It was there that her passion and desire for folk and fine art began to be realized. She discovered Canalware painting (Roses and Castles) a European folk art. She was privileged to spend a couple weeks being inspired and encouraged by the classic Hallmark artists of the 90’s, when she took up pen, ink & wash to paint botanical pieces. In 2007-2015 the family moved to do humanitarian work in Thailand, she stepped aside from fine art, to work and create educational materials to serve underprivileged children. Later she instructed art in Chiang Rai International Christian school. The different cultures she has lived in have influenced her life and view of art. Returning to the US in 2015, she took time to reflect and meditate as well as recover her health. During this time she found working in the garden and artwork a part of healing and inspiration to continue her spiritual journey and connect with nature and community.

Largely self taught she is continuing to learn and grow her knowledge and skill of art. She has enjoyed instruction with Bellingham's artist Trish Harding at UFO Studio, and studied with Barry John Raybauld's Virtual Art Academy to learn in a more structured format. She enjoys many art forms and is influenced by many of the Russian and European impressionists. She has spent time teaching children art in local schools. (2015-2018) Christina participates in juried art shows, and hangs in local shops and businesses.