Teaching Art: A Week in Rural Alaska

January 16, 2018By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

I travelled out to Shageluk, Alaska on an Artist in Schools Grant this past May to teach 3-12 graders basic techniques in acrylic painting, it was nothing short of an amazing trip. We learned about recent techniques I learned on my 6 month trip to Asia this year such as Chinese Calligraphy, Koi Fish, and Japanese … Read More

NYC Art Show 2018

January 25, 2017By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

I was fortunate to be part of a group show at Pleiades Gallery in New York City in January 2018. My work featured included large scale abstract pieces influenced by life around me. 4 large scale works were featured in NYC in the hip Chelsea Arts District. Friends and acquaintances gather at my group art … Read More

Life as a Professor

January 25, 2017By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

The first night of class we dive right in with still life drawing. Walking into a college art class can be intimidating. Most of my students haven’t picked up a paintbrush since elementary school. My advanced students make sure to calm their nerves and tell them it is like riding a bike, the muscle memory … Read More

Painting Courses with Dinner!

January 25, 2017By Christina WilsonNews 3 Comments

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? Want to do it while eating a delicious dinner and dessert? Take a beginning painting course (no experience necessary) with Christina! She offers weekly courses furnished with food! Take away a completed piece and a full, happy belly 🙂 Browse painting courses by clicking on the … Read More

Gift Certificates for Art Courses

January 25, 2017By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

Give the gift of art to your loved ones! Certificates available for any Christina Wilson Art Painting Class of Octopus, Bear, Jellyfish, Moose, Birch, Growler, or Fireweed Wine Glass Class! Purchase a Gift Certificate by clicking on the ‘My Shop’ tab then click on ‘Painting Classes’ on the left side of the page, you will … Read More

Upcoming Art Exhibits

January 25, 2017By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

Christina’s 2018 Art Exhibit Lineup. Checkout her shows this year in the calendar below. All shows will take place in various cities around Alaska and New York City Pieces will be on display for exhibit, select pieces will be available for sale. These art shows will exhibit various subject matter of Christina’s Art including Alaskana … Read More

April 2017 Snow City Art Exhibit

January 23, 2017By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

Christina is working on 8 large-scale pieces for her First Friday Art show this April at Snow City Cafe in Anchorage. Please join us for a formal reception debuting Christina’s art in Friday, April 7 from 5:30-9 for this joyous event! Snow City Cafe is located in downtown Anchorage, Alaska at  1034 West 4th Avenue. … Read More

Commission Information

December 28, 2015By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

Are you interested in having me create your very own original work of art? I am currently taking orders for large scale commission work! 2 months required for custom commissions. Please visit the Contact Me tab and let me know the subject matter, size, and desired time frame you would like for your painting to be complete. I … Read More

First Friday in Homer

December 16, 2015By Christina WilsonNews No Comments

I travelled down to Homer, Alaska to the beautiful venue of The Fireweed Gallery to display my new works, “Living Color” My husband is always such an awesome support at my shows, thank you Josh! The community was warm and inviting, I was so happy to meet so many new people and many of my … Read More