Christine Coates Art: February 2012

2.27.2012

Redlands Roofscape

Olive Avenue Roofscape, oil on canvas, 20" x 30", 2012

I'm really proud of this painting recently commissioned by Michael and Larisa Gunther. It depicts the view from their old apartment building near downtown Redlands.

Current featured artist at Pad

Roofscape #1, oil on canvas, 11" x 14", 2012

My paintings of Redlands night scenes, 1950's signage and more are for sale at the new mid-century vintage boutique Pad through April 17.
PAD, 127 Cajon Street, Redlands, CA 92373, Tues-Sat 11am-6pm, (909) 792-1581

Born in Los Angeles, I grew up in Redlands and began painting commissioned murals at the age of 19. My clients have included the Cities of Redlands and Riverside, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and the San Bernardino Police Department.

In 2004 I returned to L.A. to attend Otis College of Art + Design to earn my BFA. During classes and internships I worked with notable artists including muralist Kent Twitchell, artist Suzanne Lacy and environmental artist Susan Steinman.
I moved back to the Redlands area upon graduation in 2007. I draw upon my surroundings for inspiration and continue to paint murals and oil paintings.