Step into the vibrant world of Christine Lashley, an award-winning painterly realism oil painter celebrated for her bold brushwork, expressive color harmonies, and immersive plein-air landscapes. In this inspiring biographical interview, Christine shares her creative journey—from her early artistic influences to the evolution of her luminous style that bridges classical realism with impressionistic emotion. Listeners will discover how Christine interprets nature through a poetic lens, transforming everyday environments into richly textured visual narratives. She opens up about her artistic process, the importance of intuition and observation, and how natural light shapes her compositions. Christine also discusses her studio practice, plein-air techniques, personal challenges, and career milestones that have guided her to become one of today’s beloved contemporary painters. Whether you’re a painter, an art collector, or someone captivated by stories of creative devotion, this episode offers meaningful insight into the life of a modern realist who paints with both technical mastery and heartfelt sensitivity. Christine’s reflections illuminate the fearless experimentation, lifelong learning, and emotional honesty required to truly see—and paint—the world.
Tune in for an uplifting and educational conversation ideal for anyone passionate about fine art, oil painting, and the inner life of artists redefining realism.
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BIO
Christine Lashley is a American landscape oil painter who says the beauty of a moment held in memory and fusing reality and the abstract, are key elements of her style. Christine was born in San Francisco in 1967 but moved when she was still a baby. Her father Charles worked for the US government which involved being frequented relocated. Her mother Marta was a stay at home mom who, aside from raising Christine and her sister Rebecca, was a doll-maker. Because of the transient lifestyle of her family, Christine attended four different high schools. When her mother spotted her natural talent she was encouraged to pursue art. At the age of 17, Christine studied at the Sorbonne and Parsons in Paris. It was there that she was spotted for a different talent and offered work as a fashion model, which led to international travel and living the high life for a while. But after two years Christine decided she wanted to go back to school so she returned to the US and gained a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. Her first job was in graphic design and creating murals for set design in theater and ballet. She met her husband in college and the couple moved to Seattle before moving east to Boston and then the Washington, DC area. Christine currently lives in Reston, VA and has two daughters who are both artistic.
Christine’s website: https://www.christinelashley.com/
Instagram: @christinelashleyart
Christine’s favorite female artists:
Suchitra Bohstle
Nancy Tankersley
Carolyn Anderson
Berthe Morrisot
Host: Chris Stafford
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