Christine James creates bold, expressive art full of gorgeous color, primarily in the form of abstracts and abstract landscapes. She is inspired by music, emotions; the light in the sky (and the colors created) on water, on shapes and casting shadows.

As a student and lover of art history, it is her experience that when we connect intimately with a piece of art, we feel seen. We feel the artist has expressed something familiar that can’t be put into words. Christine aims for her art to impact the viewer by creating a pause in the viewer's day to day life. A pause to notice the bold color, a drip that suddenly disappears, or a scratch under translucent color. Maybe this pause will lead to consideration of something deeper than what is at surface level. Seeking a deeper truth is at the heart of her art and life philosophy.

Art has always been a part of Christine's life, beginning as a child growing up in Houston. As an adult, she is fascinated by the human psyche and experience. This interest led her to obtain a Ph.D. in Health Psychology and work in this field for almost 20 years. Yet, the call to creativity traveled alongside her all those years and never left. Now, she feels incredibly grateful that every day is spent delving into her own psyche and the human experience, this time through an exploration with paint, via shape, color, light and abstraction.