Christina specializes in Traditional mediums such as watercolor, pen & ink, colored pencil,gouache,
oils and scratchboard. Digital tools of the trade include Adobe Photoshop 7.0 with Wacom Tablet.
Following her true passion for creativity, she earned her BFA in Illustration from the Maine College
of Art in 2005, under the tutelage of Scott Nash and Kevin Hawkes. Her focus over the past 5 years
has been Children's book Illustration, although that is only one area amongst many she wishes
to explore. At present, she is focusing on the completion of a a 32 page Children's Fairytale
comic book, a self-imposed project. Drawing from life is integral to her as a foundation upon which
all other forms of 2D-3D art rest. Bringing artwork of beauty, wonder, and imagination into the world is her
main goal in being an illustrator- Her versatility with styles enables her to work with a diverse range of clientele and projects.( See Clients list below)

Christina draws inspiration from different cultures (Japanese, Scandinavian, European-)
and from treasured artists such as Jesse Wilcox Smith, Alphonse Mucha, Kay Neilsen , Sulamith Wulfing, Carl Larsson,
and Beatrix Potter. Japanese Illustrators she admires & loves are : Ado Mizumori, Chiho Saito, Yuu Watase, and most favorite - Hayao Miyazaki.

Christina is also a trained Soprano vocalist specializing in Lyrical Opera, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Broadway Styles. In Rhode Island , she played a part in several Gilbert and Sullivan shows, whilst living currently in Maine; performed in The Magic of Christmas and PORT Opera Productions. For
4 years she serenaded guests at Romano's Macaroni Grill in South Portland with a variety of songs
& arias. She loves to spend her free time reading books (Fairy Tales, Thomas Merton, Psychology,
Charlotte & Emily Bronte-) drawing (of course!), dancing, singing, crafting, cooking, sewing, cakes,
rollerskating or figure skating. Vintage buttons, miniatures, cute stickers, and recently kokeshi
dolls are her favorite collectables. She is interested in the Taize ministry which was introduced
to her by wonderful friends,and the pursuit of forming a trio of female singers who would perform
songs in the style of the Andrews Sisters -1930's-40's styles- incorporating art into the performance as well.
Her friends of an eclectic/diverse range are a consistent source of inspiration and encouragement, to whom
she gives much thanks and love. (To God & parents as well.Thank you!)

Clients List
(See also "Published Works")

Summer 2008- Waynflete Summer Arts camp- Cartooning teacher & T/A

2007-2008 Marine Ecological Habitats of maine

2007 SNAP Studios

2007 Foley's Bakery, Portland Maine

2006-Present , Simply Scandinavian Foods, Portland Maine

2007 Re-Ment Miniatures International

2006 Christina illustrated her first full color children's book ,
written by Dan Davis, titled "An Orphans Promise- A Christmas Story"
Published by SecondStar Creations in Leawood, Kansas.

-Full Resume with references is available upon request- E-mail:

CSiravo at gmail dot com