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I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, a sunny, cultura-rich land where la gente are the majority. As a child I spent my days doodling unicorns and puppies and people and anything that caught my fancy. Drawing was my life, and I dreamed of one day being an artist. After high school, I left town for a bit to attend Yale University, but ran back to Texas as soon I’d tossed my graduation cap in the air. I got a “real” job in advertising, where I met my wonderful husband Victor. In 2005 I got a little brave and decided to step into art full time, for the first time. I spent a year re-creating the Mexican Loteria, updating it to reflect the symbols and culture I knew – the “Tex Mex” version. The My Loteria game and corresponding line of kitchenware appeared in H-E-B grocery stores and boutiques around the country…it was pretty cool 🙂 Fast forward to today and I’m the proud mom to two awesome girls, and a professional muralist, sign painter and portrait artist.
Please visit my social media channels or web site to see examples of my work, or email me at Cristinapaints@gmail.com for more information.
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Artist Type: Visual Arts: Muralist, Painter
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
Growing up in San Antonio, my Mexican heritage has always been a profound influence on my art. My journey as an artist began with my My Loteria series, where I reimagined the classic Mexican Loteria with 54 oil paintings that reflect the symbols and culture I know best. This project not only brought the game and its corresponding kitchenware into H-E-B grocery stores and boutiques across the country but also marked the start of my dedication to celebrating my roots through art.
Over the years, my work has evolved to include large-scale public art murals, sign painting, and other creative endeavors. I find immense joy in hand-painting logos for local businesses, connecting with my father's legacy as a sign painter. My goal is to continue celebrating the people and places of my hometown through portraiture and murals, and I look forward to more public art opportunities that allow me to share my vision with the community.
