Biography

Christine is a passionate painter from the US, Eastern Shore of Maryland. Born in Washington DC she has always had a deep connection with art. As the youngest of 7 she was influenced by the Artists and Scientists in her family. She fell in love with ice skating and spent countless hours creating magical patterns on the ice. Now as a visual artist she paints intricate patterns reconnecting with that sense of magic and wonder.

Driven by compassion, she pursued a career as a Trauma Operating Room Nurse, plastics, reconstructive and craniofacial specialist, where she witnessed the resilience of human spirit firsthand. Painting became a bridge that allowed her to express her creativity and bring healing to those who have experienced trauma including herself.

Education was received at the school of Fine Art at Maryland University and Maryland Institute College of Art, where she honed in on skills to develop a unique artistic style. She also holds a BS in Nursing from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Inspired by the beauty of nature, she has traveled the world, seeking inspiration in every corner. Among many expeditions; skiing the serene Swiss, Austrian Alps, ice skating at the base of the Matterhorn, exploring exotic terrain from Alaska to Turkey and Bulgaria to South America.

Christine exhibits in the US and internationally. Her work has been recognized and published in various magazines. She is passionate to be involved with charities that support and uplift individuals such as the Warrior Music Foundation, Lymphoma Leukemia Society, and Breast Cancer benefit events. She has incorporated art into a healing modality using tattooing to camouflage scars and create 3-D areolas for breast cancer survivors, helping them to reclaim their bodies and find beauty in their journey.

Through her art, Christine strives to share its meditative, transformative powers to create meaningful connections, evoke emotions, and inspire others to embrace their own creativity. This ultimately brings joy to both creator and viewer.

Christine Laubach