Cristin Atria is a self-taught artist who’s inspired by the life and architecture of the American South. She captures these so wonderfully in her photographs and then uses color to add dimension to her work. She starts with a black and white photo, and then hand paints the image with oil paint, using various developing techniques and films to achieve an antique look. Her natural eye for design and color and her keenness to detail are evident in her work, which offers an interesting interpretation of classic images. Cristin has inspired both professional and aspiring photographers around the world. She uses special treatments and decorative enhancements that give her images an original and distinct look that is divergent from the works of other artists. This has made her art to be popular with many art enthusiasts.
Her images have won numerous awards nationally, regionally and internationally. Her goal as a photographer is to cause the viewer to pause, take a second look at her art and is possible purchase the art. Her style is focused on theatrical and ordinary lighting, which evokes strong emotions in her viewers. Cristin loves photography and produces high quality images. Her art are very popular and are highly priced by many collectors. They are made of durable materials that can last a lifetime. Photography has been her main medium for many years and within those years she’s managed to pull a large number of esteemed clients. Her creative treatments give her viewers a sense of reality, and they also convey painterly effects with emotion.
