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Biography
Christi Dreese-Carter was born in Michigan and has been involved in the arts since she was a child. She spent summers as a girl on her father’s boat coasting along Lake Michigan. It was there that she grew to love the calm waters, sunsets, and relaxed atmosphere. She studied at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she acquired her Bachelor of Art degree and business administration major. After college, Christi worked for Frames Unlimited in Grand Rapids, where she learned the custom framing industry. These events have lead Christi to owning a fine art gallery and custom framing business in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Christi paints from her heart. She loves being near the water and therefore paints many West Michigan lakeshore scenes. “The water gives me a sense of peace as I sit in my chair gazing across the lake.” Several sketches are created in graphite and then taken back to the studio for her interpretation.
Along with Christi’s passion for painting the lakeshore, she has also found abstract to be a great emotional release and different creative process from her impressionistic landscapes. Many of her abstract pieces are developed from current color trends, yet every piece has a personal meaning.
Christi’s love for the arts, lakeshore and personal growth continues to inspire her to create new works and have meaning in life.
Artist Statement
My current collection of paintings signifies a spiritual connection while searching for the truth of who I am and who I have become.
These paintings are a free form of expression, allowing me to let go. Water and acrylic are thrown on top of my canvas. I manipulates the paint by maneuvering the canvas back and forth, enabling the water to carry the pigment freely. This becomes the basis for my paintings. My ipod drives me deeper into my work and into my thoughts. I am invigorated by the process of pushing the paint across the canvas with my bare hands. My hand physically connects me to the painting. Strokes of paint are applied, gouges from the end of my brush carve my thoughts, and lastly, liquid graphite is loosely drawn on top to finalize the piece.
You can also visit her website at www.dreesefineart.com.
About Dreese Fine Art & Framing
Dreese Fine Art & Framing is a full service frame shop and fine art gallery that can provide you with personal customer service and professional design consultation.
We carry an array of products from leading companies, such as Larson- Juhl, Gemini Moulding, Engelsen, Frame Specialties, Art Express, & AMPF.
We have hundreds of frame samples and thousands of mats to choose from. Not sure what type of design is right for your piece? We can help you design the piece to fit your home or office and still focus on the great qualities of the artwork.
Artist's we carry: Catherine McClung, Marlan Cotner, Edward Doza, Lee Ann Frame, & Roycine King. We are continually rotating our artists and artwork. Check back frequently.
You can also find eclectic jewelry, fused glass pendants, sculpture, pottery, timeless photography, and limited edition prints.
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