Christy Vonderlack

Christy Vonderlack is a award winning painter who works in acrylic, oils and mixed media. She is a intuitive abstract expressionist and colorist, fusing color and energy into every piece. She enjoys experimenting with different techniques, including layering and use of unique materials and tools, the end result being great drama. She instills a strong use of color, unique textures, and composition in every piece she creates. The intuitive journey that she takes in the creative process renders anticipation every time. It brings joy to experience each unique end result. Her work has a richness and vitality that is energetic, strong and uplifting.

"In my work, I fuse my love of abstract expressionism in a maximal way. Using vibrant color and extreme texture, I create great detail which is engaging and asks the viewer to participate visually in the energy of the scene. I find that working in layers, adds depth to the painting while adding fun to the process. I strive to create work that is both dynamic and has great stopping power." .C.V

Originally from the farm country west of Chicago. Her love for art and color began in early childhood as she excelled in art in school. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in college at the same time her mother moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Santa Fe artist community became her second home and artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Janet Lippincott, and Poteet

Victory inspired her with their dramatic abstract expressionist work. This fueled her desire to begin her own career in painting. Christy currently lives on a small farm near Asheville, where she enjoys the beautiful North Carolina landscape and draws from it's energy often in her work.