My name is Chrissie and I have been in love with drawing, painting and all things arty/crafty since I was a child - I was always happiest with a handful of pencils or felt tip pens.
I live in the north east of England where I've spent most of my life in the fabulous Co. Durham.
For a cornucopia of complicated reasons, instead of continuing onto further education after leaving school, I decided to marry and have a family. However, shortly after the birth of my gorgeous daughter, I saw the foolish error of my ways and realised that going it alone with my baby girl was a much more favourable option.
As soon as she was old enough to attend pre-school nursery, with the support of family and friends I returned to full time education and graduated from the University College of Ripon & York St.John (as it was then) with a BA in Art and English a few years later. I was never really sure what I was going to do afterwards and as such, a variety of roles ensued. These included an art and crafts instructor, a merchandise display artist and a retail sign writer to name but a few, interwoven with a number of freelance art commissions. I also undertook several educational courses, with a Certificate in Counselling undoubtedly being one of the best things that I've ever done.
I continued working but had experienced quite a few health problems and after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008, I realised that I wasn't going to be able to continue in paid employment. However, it wasn't for several more years that it dawned on me that this was the perfect opportunity to finally do what I love doing most!
And so Christine Bowron, Artist officially came into being.
I live in the north east of England where I've spent most of my life in the fabulous Co. Durham.
For a cornucopia of complicated reasons, instead of continuing onto further education after leaving school, I decided to marry and have a family. However, shortly after the birth of my gorgeous daughter, I saw the foolish error of my ways and realised that going it alone with my baby girl was a much more favourable option.
As soon as she was old enough to attend pre-school nursery, with the support of family and friends I returned to full time education and graduated from the University College of Ripon & York St.John (as it was then) with a BA in Art and English a few years later. I was never really sure what I was going to do afterwards and as such, a variety of roles ensued. These included an art and crafts instructor, a merchandise display artist and a retail sign writer to name but a few, interwoven with a number of freelance art commissions. I also undertook several educational courses, with a Certificate in Counselling undoubtedly being one of the best things that I've ever done.
I continued working but had experienced quite a few health problems and after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008, I realised that I wasn't going to be able to continue in paid employment. However, it wasn't for several more years that it dawned on me that this was the perfect opportunity to finally do what I love doing most!
And so Christine Bowron, Artist officially came into being.
"Be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
I love anything colourful - this is what makes me happy and I try to share this in my work, whether it be drawing, painting or other mediums. The above quote from Maya Angelou is my working motto and I have created a reputation around this passion.
As a painter, I have been very much inspired by the French Impressionists and find fascination in the glorious colours that I see during the changing seasons, especially trees (in my local area particularly).
I can't exactly remember what prompted me but I then became interested in coloured pencils and the possibilities afforded by this humble art tool.
"Blue Tabby" (below) was the first major piece that I made using this medium. An A2 study of Spot, one of our cats, this drawing took me four weeks to complete and still holds a place in my heart (and a favourable position on our dining room wall)..
Since then, I have gone on to create a portfolio of commissioned portraits - pets, people, wedding flowers (anything considered) - and have received a fabulous catalogue of customer accolades that I will treasure forever.
If you would like me to produce a unique drawing just for you,
please see my "how to commission me" page for more details and prices.
I love anything colourful - this is what makes me happy and I try to share this in my work, whether it be drawing, painting or other mediums. The above quote from Maya Angelou is my working motto and I have created a reputation around this passion.
As a painter, I have been very much inspired by the French Impressionists and find fascination in the glorious colours that I see during the changing seasons, especially trees (in my local area particularly).
I can't exactly remember what prompted me but I then became interested in coloured pencils and the possibilities afforded by this humble art tool.
"Blue Tabby" (below) was the first major piece that I made using this medium. An A2 study of Spot, one of our cats, this drawing took me four weeks to complete and still holds a place in my heart (and a favourable position on our dining room wall)..
Since then, I have gone on to create a portfolio of commissioned portraits - pets, people, wedding flowers (anything considered) - and have received a fabulous catalogue of customer accolades that I will treasure forever.
If you would like me to produce a unique drawing just for you,
please see my "how to commission me" page for more details and prices.
