christinamiller
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Guardians and Saints of the Natural World, an Intersection of the Natural and Spiritual Worlds, becoming Symbols of Solidarity between Human beings, Nature, Animals and the Divine. Images that reach back into time yet are relevant in our Modern World of environmental pressures upon the landscape and the Animal Kingdoms. Icons that reflect the world we live in now.
Water, the basis of all Life, often finds itself intertwined in my imagery. Queen of the Sea and the Otter Saint, or Our Lady of Sacred Waters are a couple of examples. Water is part of our Sacred Landscape that we have inherited. So too are the Animals we share this Earth with. Both are integral to our survival.
My desire in my art is to encourage the thought that we do live on a beautiful, mysterious Planet whose beings have connections to the land going back millions and millions of years, and that this is a Sacred Place.
If the original Icon makers from thousands of years ago had been living under such environmental pressures, I am sure they would have created Our Lady as the Divine Protectress of Creatures Great and Small too.
I offer traditional Catholic Icons, Mystical Divine Mother, Sacred Animals, and Symbols on Highly Decorative Wood and Masonite collage and are in the spirit of Retablos and Milagros from New Mexico and are priced $30-54. Free US shipping.
Announcement
Guardians and Saints of the Natural World, an Intersection of the Natural and Spiritual Worlds, becoming Symbols of Solidarity between Human beings, Nature, Animals and the Divine. Images that reach back into time yet are relevant in our Modern World of environmental pressures upon the landscape and the Animal Kingdoms. Icons that reflect the world we live in now.
Water, the basis of all Life, often finds itself intertwined in my imagery. Queen of the Sea and the Otter Saint, or Our Lady of Sacred Waters are a couple of examples. Water is part of our Sacred Landscape that we have inherited. So too are the Animals we share this Earth with. Both are integral to our survival.
My desire in my art is to encourage the thought that we do live on a beautiful, mysterious Planet whose beings have connections to the land going back millions and millions of years, and that this is a Sacred Place.
If the original Icon makers from thousands of years ago had been living under such environmental pressures, I am sure they would have created Our Lady as the Divine Protectress of Creatures Great and Small too.
I offer traditional Catholic Icons, Mystical Divine Mother, Sacred Animals, and Symbols on Highly Decorative Wood and Masonite collage and are in the spirit of Retablos and Milagros from New Mexico and are priced $30-54. Free US shipping.
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bearwolf2 on Jun 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsCard is lovely. Can't wait to find it a proper frame . THANK YOU !!!
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Theresa on Jun 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI can’t imagine asking for a better icon for my little bear altar 💕 It’s like this showed up specifically once I made the space for it! So beautiful and well-made; it also arrived quickly and safely. Thank you very much 🥰
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starztaboot on Jun 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPerfect experience and the piece is beautiful. I recommend this shop it’s a ten!
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smcbay on Jun 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am so thrilled to have such a beautiful piece of art! It is both magical and evocative. Thank you so much, Christina!
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Melika on Jun 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis beautiful angel blesses my home… the softness she exudes is so representative of the energies pouring in from the Angelic realm at this time! Thanks 🙏❤️🙏❤️
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Theresa on Jun 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo beautiful with lovely handmade details!! 😍 Arrived quickly and in safe, tidy packaging. I love it, thank you very much!!
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Elizabeth on Jun 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI got a madonna icon for a niche in my back yard, but have had to put project on hold for a while now. In the meantime the image is so much a part of another altar now, I think I may have to get a second icon soon. I'm glad I found this shop. Christina was more than easy to work with, and the artwork is lovely. Gracias. Gracias
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Noreen on Jun 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsOur Lady is exquisite and speaks lots. I love the gold flowers that adorn her within the gold and red frame. The contrast is stunning. She is the 2nd Black Madonna piece purchased from Christina and is now part of all of the other amazing icon pieces purchased from her throughout the years, all of which are forever everlasting and loved!
About christinamiller
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Booth at indoor show. I love red velvet. -
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Table with red velvet and my Icons. -
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Unpacking at my new studio on Santa Fe. -
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My Big Head painting on left. Painting in center is Alberto Galvez, one of my favorite artists and Susan Kahn on right. -
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My doggie friends are always with me when I paint.
ALWAYS AN ARTIST
Busy, busy, bush drawing Donald Duck or Cinderella's new ball gown as a child. Fast forward to a drawing class at university, a close up portrait of one of my fellow students. As the figure emerged on the paper, the life force and very essence of this fellow appeared. It was like a lightning bolt had struck me. I had never experienced a drawing coming to life.
It is this life force that I search for and try to imbue in my art/Icons. As an example, "Heavenly Mother of the Honeybee" is one of my most profound creations, as She took on a life of her own, beyond that which I had planned. It is a most mysterious and complex aspect of an artist's creation. One that cannot be taught or contrived.
I first signed up with Etsy in 2009 but soon lost interest when I did not sell that much and let my site "Deactivate".
By 2013 I had heard so many success stories about Etsy that I renewed my listings (which were still there on Etsy) and added some effort and have been pleased ever since.
Not only is Etsy a source of revenue for me as a painter, it is also a place where I can see other great painters and their art. Love all my fellow painters, my favorite of all artists, and the rich world of 2D art on Etsy.
Shop members
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Christina Miller
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Acrylic Painter
I was never anything but an artist. It has defined all my years. The mystical connection in creating a work of art is so incredible that it becomes the very essence of Life. My connection with nature is my Muse. She is the Mystery & the Answer.
Production partners
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First Impressions
Albuquerque, NM
Prints my cards, I of course send them the image of my art.
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A print shop
Buffalo, NY
My original art that is then printed for me on Aluminum for my Garden Art designs.
Shop policies
I have found that people enjoy collecting my Icons and for this reason
with your first purchase I will send you a coupon code for $5 to pay towards shipping on next order.
It can be used as many times as you desire.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
For International shipments: Be aware, as a buyer you might have to pay additional Customs Charges in your country. I have no power over these charges from individual countries . I try very hard to create lovely and beautiful pieces, and ship through Etsy USPS so that your orders come through perfectly. However, I cannot guarantee their arrival to an international destination as Etsy USPS tracking stops once it enters a foreign country. There are no exchanges for any items shipped internationally.
Payment
You can also make payments for large purchases through Paypal.
Shipping
International shipping is difficult to calculate, I will refund shipping if it is less than I have charged you.
Additional policies and FAQs
Wholesale orders, please inquire with questions.
Commissions for Religious art, Portrait Art, Animal Art