Cristine Cambrea's original painting "in both worlds" measures 36" x 36". This is an original signed oil painting on canvas. Painted on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas. The sides have been painted black so it doesn't need framing. Please take a moment to view my other auctions or do a search for C.Cambrea. Many more prints and originals coming soon so check back often. Thanks for your support !!!!

Favorite Quotes:

There are no ordinary experiences..... "The Peaceful Warrior"

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away...... "George Carlin"

Live your dreams.... "not sure"

The collection of work I have created from birth until NOW is called LIVING DREAMS.. These works are copyrighted and shall not be duplicated in any way.

-i usually look a lot happier than this but i liked the sparkles in the mirror.

About the Artist:

I never know if I should right this in the third person or just as me- I'll go with that!

My full name is Cristine Joy Cambrea. I was born on February 14th 1975 and raised in New York. At 17 i  moved out to explore the world. My life between 17-28 is a book in itself (perhaps for sale on ebay one day) - simply- a lot happened,  met people, moved around a lot, and had more than 5 life times worth of experience. I am now 29 years old and live in Vermont with my 4 year old son. I have a retail store in Montpelier Vermont called Karma Imports. I sell imported crafts that I collect on my travels and do my art whenever time and inspiration meet. 

Artist Statement:

I create because I have to -it is my meditation.

From my earliest memory I have been creating art in one form or another. There is usually no plan when I start a piece I leave it up to intuition to lead me. After that first line, shape, or color makes it way to the paper I get lost in none thought. Unlike most areas of life -there is no thoughts which cause stress, worry, and mindless chatter. It is my time to meditate- and when my time with the paper is done I have a creation that in some way represents my life situation, life experience, or life dreams. It is a wonderful gift to see the finished piece revealed to me. My work is inspired by life experience and circumstance however, it is not until it is complete that the stories reveal themselves to me. Looking back on my earlier works is like taking an emotional snapshot of my life in a moment. Some have been dark and some filled with light but all inspirational!!!

The Style?

As of yet I have not learned what my style is called. What i do know is I have had the same style for as long as I can remember. I have attended art classes so I don't think I would consider myself an "outsider artist" although that is what an art professor called me before suggesting I drop out of art school. He said "your work will become institutionalized and your vision will be taken away." Not sure now if I would agree with him but it was what I used to excuse myself from the school.- If anyone reading this has an idea of what category or box I would be put into please let me know!

The Work:

My mediums at the moment are watercolor and ink on watercolor paper and oil on canvas. Simply through repetitive images a set of symbols have been recognized and new ones come only every so often. The obsessive compulsiveness of my earlier works has tamed down -reflection of my life now living in Vermont. I find I draw in the negative space which creates images inside of images. I love to hear from a collector "i have never seen that face before". One day the piece will look totally different to you and you will see it like you never did before. It usually takes awhile to see everything in the piece. If you are looking for art to just hang and look pretty (and match your couch) my work probably isn't the best style for you. If you are looking for work that will demand your attention to discover all it has to offer -this will be perfect.  The images will reveal themselves to you the more you study it.

I so LOVE making this ART and hope you enjoy having it

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