Three weeks of work in my studio The Tree Of Life is now finished.
My Life as an Artist
Quote, “ you are an artist, you are so lucky your life must be so relaxing.”
This is a common statement made by non artists.
Yes I am lucky to be an artist, I do what I love. I create, I make and I challenge myself to do better.
But relaxing, this is the story of three months of work for a one day exhibition.
Read MoreFingers Crossed
This week I delivered my piece to the Wanneroo Art Awards, fingers crossed.
This year I am entering the sculpture category. Girt By Sea is soda fired Raku clay. The title, meaning surrounded by sea is a line from the Australian national anthem.
My painting provides home inspiration
Lovely to learn in this article in the Weekend West New Homes Magazine that my painting has such a prominent place in this new home! Excerpt from the article: “A striking painting of African women and children, in shades of blue and brown, inspired the colour scheme for this light-filled home with panoramic views across the Canning River and Perth city skyline…….The painting, by WA artist Christine Hingston, takes pride of place in the home’s foyer, opposite another Hingston work depicting a bustling African marketplace.”
This year's Cossack Art Award Entry
Yesterday I completed the painting I am entering into this years Cossack Art Awards, fingers crossed!. In 2016,
I was lucky enough to be selected as artist in residence in the tiny, isolated town of Cossack in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. When I wasn't painting I would spend hours exploring this incredibly beautiful landscape. A favorite place was the beach at low tide where rock pools left behind by an outgoing tide and teaming with tiny life inspired my painting "
Preparing for Art Upmarket Perth
For the last three months, I have been working on paintings and ceramic pieces for the Art Upmarket, to be held on the 6th of April at Winthrop Hall at the University of Western Australian in Perth.
Looking forward to a fabulous event, hope to see you there!
In the studio
Working on a commissioned painting in my Bali studio. I am enjoying the rhythm of creating the downwards strokes, and playing with tonal values. It’s a meditative process that can absorb me for hour on hour.
Working with clay
Days pass quickly at Gaya Ceramics. Here, I am etching a design into the clay before playing with glazes. No surprise that my ceramics are as colourful as my canvases!