ChristinaMay 71 minGaia - The MotherWhat 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...
ChristinaApr 292 minThe 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...
ChristinaNov 4, 20211 minWhy 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....
ChristinaApr 22, 20211 minA Day to Honor the EarthI wanted to share this beautiful Native American, Ute prayer in honor of Earth Day 2021 Earth, Teach Me - An Ute Prayer Earth, teach me...
ChristinaMar 16, 20211 minSilent FlightRising from her moonlit bath on a thick limb, she waits. The canopy sews a silvery veil of hidden realities and trembling mist. She cares...
ChristinaMar 8, 20211 minConnecting to my Ancient PastI often think about what it would be like to live during ancient times, especially as a woman. My Greek heritage and love for classical...
ChristinaDec 31, 20202 minAlways BeginningIn 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...
ChristinaDec 3, 20201 minBeyond IllusionI have worked with many different types of stone and each one has its own unique character and set of qualities that both challenge and...
ChristinaNov 24, 20201 minThe Chrysalis I just adore working with translucent alabaster because I never know completely what's below the surface of these rugged, rough-looking...
ChristinaOct 8, 20201 minThe Story of The Cosmic GiftOn 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...
ChristinaSep 17, 20201 minLight and ShadowSculpting a piece of stone takes me down many different pathways. I'm confronted with form, space, concept, structure and design. They...
ChristinaAug 7, 20201 minJoy! says EuphrosyneEach time I step into my studio my senses are enveloped by the history of the place. The aged walls and equipment, the dust covered...
ChristinaJul 2, 20201 minWild and FreeIf 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...
ChristinaJun 18, 20202 minMaking Art TogetherMy 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...
ChristinaMay 16, 20201 minThe Power of TouchWay way back when my friend and I were visiting the Art Institute of Chicago. The east entrance led visitors right into the antiquities...
ChristinaApr 12, 20201 minDeciding What To Let Go OfSubtractive sculpture is the oldest sculpture there is. It involves removing material to create a form or design. One of the biggest...
ChristinaMar 21, 20201 minSeeing With The HeartMy 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...
ChristinaFeb 28, 20201 minDust and DestinyWhen working with a piece of stone I'm surrounded by an incredible amount of dust. The once solid, heavy, dense material become...
ChristinaFeb 13, 20201 minMarmo Carrara InfatuazioneThe famed marble of the quarries of Carrara, Italy evoke a mystique and beauty unmatched by any other stone. Similar to the diamond, its...
ChristinaJan 20, 20201 minBreaking New GroundThe 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...
ChristinaDec 31, 20191 minMaking 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...
ChristinaDec 7, 20191 minTrusting 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...
ChristinaNov 13, 20191 minDaughter Of The Earth Shows Me The WayI 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...
ChristinaOct 25, 20191 minAm 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...
ChristinaOct 9, 20191 minMy Sculptures as MessengersAs 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....
ChristinaSep 28, 20191 minThe Mystery and Allure of Atlantic BlackI’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...
ChristinaSep 5, 20191 minArtist 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...
ChristinaAug 29, 20192 minHow 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...
ChristinaAug 22, 20192 minArt and FreedomLast week at the Conversations with the 2019 Professional Artist Grantees I took away many pearls of wisdom from each of the esteemed...
ChristinaAug 16, 20191 minThe Art of BalanceAs 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...
ChristinaAug 8, 20191 minRasps, 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...
ChristinaJul 31, 20192 minThe Last MileIt's hard to believe that almost four months have past since the inception of my sculptural work for Creative Pinellas. It's been quite...
ChristinaJul 25, 20192 minThe Evolution of my ArtI 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...
ChristinaJul 18, 20191 minBringing It All TogetherThank you for sticking with me as I describe the myriad of inspirational ideas that give direction And ultimately a cohesive meaning to...
ChristinaJul 12, 20192 minSeeing Through My EyesIn my last blog I wrote about the Three Graces and their inspiring mythological presence influencing the sculptures that I am creating...
ChristinaJul 5, 20191 minThe Three Graces Are Visiting Dunedin This SummerMy 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...
ChristinaJun 28, 20192 minMy 5 Life Lessons from StoneAs I've followed my passion for sculpting with stone, I have found great joy and satisfaction in that expression. But I have to...
ChristinaFeb 20, 20192 minInspiring 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...
ChristinaFeb 20, 20192 minThe Ritual in PracticeA 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,...
ChristinaFeb 20, 20192 minOn BeautyAs an artist throughout my life, I have continually pursued and wondered about the concept of Beauty. Is it perfection or imperfection? A...
ChristinaFeb 20, 20192 minThe 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...
ChristinaFeb 20, 20193 minSculpting with Stone - Connecting Body and SoulAs 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...
ChristinaFeb 20, 20191 minEscaping TimeMichelangelo Cave Carrara Statuario is a mouthful and the name of the marble that I'm currently sculpting for Creative Pinellas. Marble...