22X28
2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Casapscal
This was my first painting as a Zeigler, so naturally I gave it to my husband, my biggest supporter.
There are no copies and it is not for sale.
2 Years later.....
"Peggy's Cove Lighthouse" was the last painting I was able to do for the next 2 years. After being home for a year with my infant son and being able to paint during his nap times, I had to return to work. I am lucky enough now to work from home and provide day care for the neighborhood children. Through this new work I am able to channel my creativity through the kids with crafts and games. I was married in the spring of 2008, and from that point on I am Christina Zeigler and no longer a Leenhouts, (this explains my new signature). Needless to say my attention was focused on these events for those few years. So after this long break from painting there had been something still lacking in my life, until my Maid of Honour gave me a book called "The Artist's Way". I was hooked and it helped me give myself permission to put aside time to paint again. So with some confidence and the encouragement of my loving husband and family I am back and loving it, with a renewed sense of pride and passion in my work.
Here are my latest paintings.....
Here are my latest paintings.....
Cape Cod
16X20 Acrylic on Canvas 2003
This is one of my first sunset paintings, the ones that inspired me to continue painting.
Not for sale.
About the Artist
Mississippi Lake 200316X20
My First Painting
I was born in New Brunswick, Canada; grew up in the Ottawa area and currently reside near the Rideau River. I was brought up to recognize and appreciate the diversity and beauty of nature and I'm thrilled to be able to express my love of it through painting. The passion for this has only recently resurfaced as I explored different types of media in the past few years. Although I have been mostly self-taught and rely on what I learnt in high school art class, I attended the Ottawa School of Art in 2005. This has helped me refine my technique, renew my ideas and strengthen my motivation.
The materials I use are acrylic on canvas, watercolour or acrylic paper. I use many different techniques to apply this media and enjoy experimenting and challenging myself. However every one of my paintings require attention to detail and colour to capture the mood.
This is a true passion for me and I know I will continue painting throughout my life. I also enjoyed sharing my skills by painting for others who wanted to capture their special place in a portrait. I hope that in some way you find a connection with my work by recognizing the place or the feeling. Thank you for your audience, it is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Christina Zeigler
I was born in New Brunswick, Canada; grew up in the Ottawa area and currently reside near the Rideau River. I was brought up to recognize and appreciate the diversity and beauty of nature and I'm thrilled to be able to express my love of it through painting. The passion for this has only recently resurfaced as I explored different types of media in the past few years. Although I have been mostly self-taught and rely on what I learnt in high school art class, I attended the Ottawa School of Art in 2005. This has helped me refine my technique, renew my ideas and strengthen my motivation.
The materials I use are acrylic on canvas, watercolour or acrylic paper. I use many different techniques to apply this media and enjoy experimenting and challenging myself. However every one of my paintings require attention to detail and colour to capture the mood.
This is a true passion for me and I know I will continue painting throughout my life. I also enjoyed sharing my skills by painting for others who wanted to capture their special place in a portrait. I hope that in some way you find a connection with my work by recognizing the place or the feeling. Thank you for your audience, it is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Christina Zeigler
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