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Christina
May 231 min read
Reflections on Consciousness
A recurring theme in my work, where my mind frequently roams, is the contemplation of consciousness. The urge to untangle this enigma...
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Christina
Dec 29, 20231 min read
The Satisfaction of "Making"
Carving stone is an intricate and detailed process. It would seem obvious that the moment of completion should be the most satisfying but...
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Christina
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Sacred Stone
There is a compelling force that drives my artistic practice. It feels automatic, but my strong curiosity and search for meaning in...
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Christina
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Water, Women and Wu Wei
That’s a lot of W’s” but what these words also have in common is that they are what’s inspiring my latest work. Inspiration is what...
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Christina
Jul 21, 20232 min read
The Making of "The Swan"
I am so happy to share my latest finished work with you, " The Swan". This piece took me 8 months to complete and is carved from a 300 lb...
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Christina
Jul 7, 20232 min read
A Dream Collaboration
For years I have dreamed of having a gallery space away from the studio's dust where people can see a collection of my work in a...
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Christina
Jun 23, 20231 min read
The Material And The Ethereal
I am beginning a new sculpture with a beautiful 150 lb piece of Bardiglio marble. After spending months in the finishing stages of my...
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Christina
May 26, 20231 min read
The Stone Sculptor's Creative Process (a simplified version)
1) Greet your stone with an air of respect for the lessons and gifts it’s about to give you. 2) Spend time with it and look for any...
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Christina
May 10, 20232 min read
The Allure and Enduring Beauty of Marble
Marble grabbed my attention as a sculptor early on. Prized and adored by all the world's greatest sculptors throughout history, it...
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Christina
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Going To The Source Of Alabaster - Volterra, Italy
Walking the medieval, cobblestone streets of Volterra on my recent trip to Tuscany felt surreal! Besides the historic splendor I was met...
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Christina
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Siren Of The Wind
From early on I have been intrigued by myths. An undergraduate course in Greek mythology led me to the lectures of Joseph Campbell (The...
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Christina
Sep 13, 20222 min read
ROOTS
I came across this picture of my father recently. It is a familiar one from my childhood days. But when I look at it now, I see him from...
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Christina
May 7, 20221 min read
Gaia - The Mother
What is a mother? She is an anchor in a deep sea grounding me as I sail through uncharted waters. She is an infinite source of...
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Christina
Apr 29, 20222 min read
The Journey of "Aphrodite Rising"
When I begin working with a new stone for one of my sculptures there is always a process of getting to know it. Even though it may be a...
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Christina
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Why make Art?
With so many things tugging at us from all directions, we seem to be busier than ever despite all our modern-day conveniences....
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Christina
Apr 22, 20211 min read
A Day to Honor the Earth
I wanted to share this beautiful Native American, Ute prayer in honor of Earth Day 2021 Earth, Teach Me - An Ute Prayer Earth, teach me...
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Christina
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Silent Flight
Rising from her moonlit bath on a thick limb, she waits. The canopy sews a silvery veil of hidden realities and trembling mist. She cares...
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Christina
Mar 8, 20211 min read
Connecting to my Ancient Past
I often think about what it would be like to live during ancient times, especially as a woman. My Greek heritage and love for classical...
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Christina
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Always Beginning
In a year when the entire world has suffered severe loss and unprecedented change, I pause to send out my Love and also to count the many...
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Christina
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Beyond Illusion
I have worked with many different types of stone and each one has its own unique character and set of qualities that both challenge and...
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Christina
Nov 24, 20201 min read
The Chrysalis
I just adore working with translucent alabaster because I never know completely what's below the surface of these rugged, rough-looking...
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Christina
Oct 8, 20201 min read
The Story of The Cosmic Gift
On my daily walks through the streets of my hometown, Dunedin I often find feathers. I see them as gifts left for me by the birds that...
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Christina
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Light and Shadow
Sculpting a piece of stone takes me down many different pathways. I'm confronted with form, space, concept, structure and design. They...
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Christina
Aug 7, 20201 min read
Joy! says Euphrosyne
Each time I step into my studio my senses are enveloped by the history of the place. The aged walls and equipment, the dust covered...
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Christina
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Wild and Free
If there is one that being an artist represents to me, it is a sense of freedom. In my mind I can create and live anything I imagine. I...
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Christina
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Making Art Together
My earliest memory of making art was in a small corner I carved out as my "own" space in our family living room. Solitude and privacy...
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Christina
May 16, 20201 min read
The Power of Touch
Way way back when my friend and I were visiting the Art Institute of Chicago. The east entrance led visitors right into the antiquities...
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Christina
Apr 12, 20201 min read
Deciding What To Let Go Of
Subtractive sculpture is the oldest sculpture there is. It involves removing material to create a form or design. One of the biggest...
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Christina
Mar 21, 20201 min read
Seeing With The Heart
My mother Mary nurtured my love of art from as early as I can remember. She saved every sketch, drawing, painting or craft that I ever...
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Christina
Feb 28, 20201 min read
Dust and Destiny
When working with a piece of stone I'm surrounded by an incredible amount of dust. The once solid, heavy, dense material become...
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Christina
Feb 13, 20201 min read
Marmo Carrara Infatuazione
The famed marble of the quarries of Carrara, Italy evoke a mystique and beauty unmatched by any other stone. Similar to the diamond, its...
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Christina
Jan 20, 20201 min read
Breaking New Ground
The new year is off and running! And I’m beginning to carve out the plans for the months to come as I usually do this time of year. This...
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Christina
Dec 31, 20191 min read
Making Friends with Father Time?
I am approximately 80 hours into the sanding of my Atlantic Black marble sculpture at the level of the first grit. This particular marble...
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Christina
Dec 7, 20191 min read
Trusting the Flow
I created this piece, "Her River Flows Freely" from a boulder of Persian red travertine that has so much rugged character, typical of...
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Christina
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Daughter Of The Earth Shows Me The Way
I just adore this time of year! The days begin to cool, and being outside to sculpt under Florida's gorgeous blue skies is divine. With...
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Christina
Oct 25, 20191 min read
Am I Dreaming?
Do you know that delicious feeling when you're in between just waking up but still caught up in a dream so captivating that you don't...
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Christina
Oct 9, 20191 min read
My Sculptures as Messengers
As I go for my walks every day either before sunrise or with the shorter days, after sunset, I find myself looking up most of the time....
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Christina
Sep 28, 20191 min read
The Mystery and Allure of Atlantic Black
I’m currently carving a gorgeous hunk of Atlantic Black Marble. Its starting weight was 361 lbs. and as you know how much I love to work...
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Christina
Sep 5, 20191 min read
Artist Statement: The Graces
"The Graces" is the name of my 2019 Emerging Artist piece. The medium is Michelangelo Cave Carrara Statuario Marble and the total...
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Christina
Aug 29, 20192 min read
How Do I Know When I'm Done?
This is a common question I get when asked of my process so I thought it would be fun to share with you. Since I direct carve, I have...
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Christina
Aug 22, 20192 min read
Art and Freedom
Last week at the Conversations with the 2019 Professional Artist Grantees I took away many pearls of wisdom from each of the esteemed...
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Christina
Aug 16, 20191 min read
The Art of Balance
As I practice my art and the art of living, I find that I’m in a constant search for balance. The earth spins around in the middle of...
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Christina
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Rasps, Rifflers and Rouge Oh My!
When most people think of sculpting tools a hammer and chisel come to mind. But there are other tools that are almost as important, the...
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Christina
Jul 31, 20192 min read
The Last Mile
It's hard to believe that almost four months have past since the inception of my sculptural work for Creative Pinellas. It's been quite...
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Christina
Jul 25, 20192 min read
The Evolution of my Art
I have known that I wanted to be an artist since the age of five and that knowing has led me down several different paths but I believe...
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Christina
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Bringing It All Together
Thank you for sticking with me as I describe the myriad of inspirational ideas that give direction And ultimately a cohesive meaning to...
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Christina
Jul 12, 20192 min read
Seeing Through My Eyes
In my last blog I wrote about the Three Graces and their inspiring mythological presence influencing the sculptures that I am creating...
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Christina
Jul 5, 20191 min read
The Three Graces Are Visiting Dunedin This Summer
My work for the Creative Pinellas Emerging Artist Grant is progressing and I wanted to give you an update on it's theme and the various...
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Christina
Jun 28, 20192 min read
My 5 Life Lessons from Stone
As I've followed my passion for sculpting with stone, I have found great joy and satisfaction in that expression. But I have to...
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Christina
Feb 20, 20192 min read
Inspiring Roots of the Sculpture Studio
When George started the Sculpture Studio he was a retired engineer who loved to sculpt and wanted to teach others how to do it too. He...
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