about me and my art
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I am inspired by hope, encouragement, joy and peace. I paint to capture the essence of warmth and the light we see--or long to see--in the world, a light that also reflects in the core of our being. With that, I want to create art that can serve as a visual sanctuary--a reminder of hope, a place where the beauty meets the comfort of a refuge, a space for reflection.
The majority of my work center around nature currently. I paint en plein air and also in studio using my own photos for reference. I paint how it feels like to be there: sometimes the tree trunks redder, the colors warmer, and the light coming through consistently. I like to present light like how I see hope shining through — always consistent, sometimes subtle, sometimes bold, and it's always there as a reminder that better days, or perhaps better moments, to come.
My painting style leans toward realism. With acrylic paint, I prefer building my art in layers, and apply a good amount of dry brushing. I believe that the beauty of creation reflects something greater—offering light, peace, and hope to our spirit. My intention is to honor that light, and to share moments of stillness, joy, and divine encouragement with the world.
I invite you to join me in exploring these realms. May you find a moment of peace, hope or encouragement in the warmth the scenery offers.
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Biography
Christina Lim is an emerging Bay Area artist. After earning a BFA in Graphic Design from California College of the Arts, she spent 25 years in design—15 of them in tech leadership—before pivoting in 2020 to become Chief of Staff at
a start-up, a move that helped her regain a work-life balance and rekindled her passion for painting.
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Since 2021, Christina has been exhibiting and selling her miniature artworks in acrylic and watercolor. In 2024, she began to expand her work to larger canvases and entered the professional scene. Her latest collection centers around the theme of light as a symbol of hope and encouragement, capturing the serene beauty of redwoods, nature, and the landscapes of Hawaii.
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A multifaceted creative, she also expresses herself through Krump, a powerful street dance that contrasts the stillness of her art. Her creative energy is fueled by her faith, and the places and communities she loves.
If you're interested in her other creative endeavors, follow her other account on instagram @climcarlson
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Honors and Awards
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Evening Cast, 2.5"x3.5", 1st Place, 2025 Wee Art Open, California Art Supplies; San Mateo, CA; Sept 2025
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When We Are Gold, 3"x4". Honorable Mention, 2025 International Miniature Show, Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, WA; July 2025
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Shining Through, Merit Award, Olive Hyde Juried Memberships Show, Fremont CA; April-May 2025
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Henry Cowell Redwoods Glow No. 1, 1st Place, Milpitas Artwalk Contest, Juried and Community Voted, Sept 2023
Shows & Exhibitions​​​
2025
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Los Altos Rotary Club Fine Art in the Park, Aug 9-10, 2025
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How He Loves Us, The 2025 Greater Bay Area Open Competition and Exhibition at New Museum Los Gatos, Aug-Oct 2025
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Strolling Through Light in Muir Woods, 94th Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibition at Santa Cruz Art League, July-Aug 2025
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When We Were Gold at 2025 International Miniature Show at Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, WA, July 2025
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A Day at Henry Cowell at Pacific Art League Members Exhibit, Palo Alto May-June 2025
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Silicon Valley Open Studios, May 2025
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Henry Cowell Redwoods Glow No.1, Henry Cowell Redswoods Glow No.2, Shining Through at Olive Hyde Juried Memberships Show, April-May 2025
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Peace, Light and Nature Solo Exhibit at Milpitas Phantom Art Gallery, Oct 2024 - Jan 2025
2024
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Palo Alto Festival of the Arts (Juried), Aug 2024
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Silicon Valley Open Studios, May 2024
​2023
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626 Night Markets, May & July 2023​
​​2022
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Pruneyard Holidays Fair, November 2022
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626 Night Markets​, May & July 2022​