All Artwork © 2013 Christina Hess unless otherwise noted

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4/13  Mother Earth made it into Expose 20!

 

4/13 This past week I spoke to Marywood University Illustration Grad program and Pennsylvania Art and Design's undergrads.  Two great groups of students and a great time!

 

3/ 13 I'm so happy that my Grape Spider made it into Spectrum 20

 

1/13 Imagine FX has me featured as their artist of the month in this months issue.  If you have the chance to check out the digital version I highly recommend it!

 

9/12 Both 3x3 magazine and Expose 10 came in the mail this week and I'm excited to be part of both of them!

 

8/12 My "Animals From History" ebook was funded via kickstarter!

 

7/6 I was interviewed by NewsWorks Tonight on Philly's WHYY NPR.  Here's the link! 

 

7/6 Kickstarter Ebook "Animals From History" was launched and is now 15 days into the campaign.  Click HERE to visit!

 

6/12  "Animals of History" Kickstarter Campaign coming soon.  Keep your eyes peeled.

 

6/12 My "Cat Queen" has just been accepted into this year's 3x3 Magazine Pro Show!

 

5/12 Expose 10.....I got 3 pieces in.  My "Grape Spider", "Queen Cat" and "Protect".

 

5/12 I recieved my plaque from the Society of Illustrators West today.  It's very pretty sitting on my studio window sill.

 

4/12 Shortlisted by Expose.  Let's see if I make the final cut.

 

3/12 My "Next Season" and "Patchwork Girl" made it into Spectrum 19!

 

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Christina studied illustration and graduated from University of the Arts a long long time ago.  Since then she has worked as an illustrator and designer in the publishing industry.  She likes to draw ornate things.  She likes to paint stories with ornate things.  She likes the word "intricate" which she was chastised for liking many moons ago at yearbook camp.  That's right....yearbook camp. 

 

Her love of all things detailed has won her awards and admittance into annuals and competitions such as Imagine FX Magazine Artist of the Month,  first place in (no name) art group grant, Phillustration 4 Best of Show, Spectrum 18,19 & 20, Exotique 7, Silver Award for Self Promo category in the Society of Illustrators 50 LA, Expose 10 & 11 and 3x3 Magazine's Pro Show.  Christina is currently working on several freelance jobs and teaching at a few local art colleges.