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Announcement Welcome to my little shop of illustration. Much of what you will see are published images and traditional studies. Sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy your time!
Announcement
Welcome to my little shop of illustration. Much of what you will see are published images and traditional studies. Sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy your time!
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Kyle on Dec 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is an amazing piece. The print is sharp and vivid. I love this picture. Order was prompt and came in perfect condition. Thank you!
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Sarah on Dec 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful artwork! I purchased this as a gift for a friend for the holidays and it's absolutely perfect!
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Pam on Dec 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis will be perfect for my niece who loves cats and historical time periods. It’s not my type of artwork, but she is going to LOVE it.
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Michael on Nov 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe print is wonderful. Artist is extremely talented. VERY happy with my purchase!
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Felice on Jun 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful ! the detail is amazing.i can't wait to frame this and hang it up in my den
About ChristinaHessArt
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Customer's cat "Lady" as Queen Elhissabeth -
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My late basset hound "Roscoe" as Napoleon Boneaparte -
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The San Diego Zoo snow leopards as S. Leopard and Snowzelda Fitzgerald -
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Numerous commissioned graphite portraits. -
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"Fargo" as the infamous Jean Lafeet
Creating Inspirational Illustrations
As a child I use to pour over my mother's extensive library, pulling each mystery and romance novel carefully off her wooden shelves, imagining what it would be like to paint each stroke of texture. That passion for creating stories through the aesthetics of paint have molded my career and life.
Not only do I now paint for publication but I also write my own stories. In 2012 I launched a kickstarter campaign that funded an ebook on animals as historical characters. The idea was inspired by my basset hound, Roscoe, who passed away before the completion of the book. Twenty five percent of the proceeds went to an animal rescue named Big Cat Rescue.
That journey produced over 20 glorified pet portraits for happy animal owners, an ebook PDF, numerous mini calendars for 2014 and a new relationship with a literary agent. I am currently polishing "Animals From History" before releasing it in the wilds of publication pitching.
I continue to illustrate for art directors as well as create custom portraits for clients interested in memorializing their favorite animals. Not only do I love painting anthropomorphic illustrations but I thrive on collaborating with others.
Shop members
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Christina Hess
Owner, Creator
I graduated with a BFA in illustration and have been creating paintings ever since. I paint, write, design and teach. I love food, animals, nature and coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.
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