On Residency in New York 2011
Born in Sydney, Kristine spent her childhood on the Central Coast and attained her Design Degree at the University of Newcastle. Kristine built her Graphic Design career in Sydney working and managing studios in many reputable design agencies while establishing a partnership creating the Northshore School of Art in Mosman. In 2007 Kristine took the leap to pursue her fine art career full time.
In order to create such an ‘artist’s life’ however, one must do many things to maintain an existence. Teaching fine art skills, private art tuition, art parties, and art corporate functions all help provide Kristine some room to expand her own art practice.
“Just having the time, or the head space to let your ideas brew is a luxury.” Being able to get out observe, embrace and translate the world has made a big difference to Kristine’s process.
Kristine works out of two studios:
Studio A: Her home studio in Sydenham, Inner West.
Studio B: Kirribilli, North Shore.
Kristine has travelled extensively through many parts of the world, painting in many exotic places such as France and Spain. In April 2011 she completed a residency in New York with the Art Students League of New York. In 2012 she has been accepted to take residency at Monsalvat in Melbourne, Australia’s oldest artist colony.
Kristine’s work has been hung in many shows in Sydney. She has won numerous awards and notable mentions. Her pieces have been exhibited in New York, France and Australia.