Christina
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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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Christina
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
The Ritual in Practice
A long time ago I came to the realization that if I didn't set aside time and commit to making my art, life was going to take over,...
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Christina
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
On Beauty
As an artist throughout my life, I have continually pursued and wondered about the concept of Beauty. Is it perfection or imperfection? A...
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Christina
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
The Sparkle of Inspiration
I was in my kitchen cutting a mango the other day, not thinking about anything in particular, when suddenly I saw a beautiful sculpture...
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Christina
- Feb 20, 2019
- 3 min
Sculpting with Stone - Connecting Body and Soul
As a sculptor working in stone, particularity a woman working in stone, I'm often met with curiosity about how I physically do it. I love...
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Christina
- Feb 20, 2019
- 1 min
Escaping Time
Michelangelo Cave Carrara Statuario is a mouthful and the name of the marble that I'm currently sculpting for Creative Pinellas. Marble...
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