Cristy Bright

Mixed Media Artist

967 Forest Meadows Drive

Murphys, CA 95247

cabright2573@gmail.com

702.480.0656

The mixed-media art I create is a process of experimentation,

influenced by my personal creative journey through fiber arts,

painting, calligraphy, ceramics, and flower arranging.

I have no template or design-ideas beforehand and simply

start the process on a wood or cloth canvas by layering paint,

paper I create, paper from books and magazines, stamps,

stencils, ink, and markers.

With no defined artistic endpoint in mind, I stop after about

3 to 8 layers when I feel that the colors and textures are right,

and I’ve created a pleasing and interesting background.

Although again experimental, the colors and textures in a

Background do influence the design of the foreground artwork

and appearance of the completed art piece.

I often join or weave together materials found in nature

(dried flowers and pods, sticks, moss, shells, and stones)

with yarn, fabric, or string to create a 3-dimensional,

nature-inspired image.

My hope for every piece is that neither the background or

foreground overpowers, but compliments, to create a single

connected image with independent details that the eye

continues to find fresh and new with each look.

Allowing the piece to unfold as I progress through each

stage is both inspiring and motivating. The process creates

art that simply can’t be duplicated - each piece is truly one of a kind.