Hi, I’m Cris - yes, this is a really big egg! This was an entry in the 2019 Eggstravaganza at Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.
In 2005 I was introduced to the art of pysanky. This is a wax batik process done on egg shells. My first teacher was Shelly Janikowski, a fabulous and supportive instructor who has encouraged me to try new techniques and show my art to the public. I’ve also had the opportunity to learn from Luba Perchyshyn, founder of the Ukrainian Gift Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2008 I have been teaching the art of pysanky in the central Illinois area.
In 2016 I took acrylic painting and drawing classes at Illinois Central College. I also joined the Illinois Art League (IAL) as a means to meet other artists. Through the classes and the IAL, I’ve learned various ways to incorporate other forms of media into my paintings.
Creating art is a spiritual process for me. I love seeing an egg shell, canvas or other media come to life with color and form. My favorite subjects are landscape and nature. It is most fulfilling when my art inspires others to see beauty in their own world.
A quote from St. Basil the Great sums up my love for creating art – “The world is a work of art displayed for the beholding of all people; to make them known Him who created it.”
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