Art by CRAllen

  “Dancing Carolina”by Christina RodriguezWatercolor   Many of my paintings are Latin inspired by my own heritage.  I am second generation American. My grandparents were from somewhere in Mexico.  Unfortunately the only Mexican anything in my home growing up was Mexican food.  My mother was a very good cook, we were so…

We lived in Germany from 1988 to 1992, some of the most news making years of our lives.  We lived through the fall of the Berlin wall, the Iraqi wars, Desert Storm and the 1988 Flugtag Ramstein Air Show Crash, my sons and I were there.  So many memories and…

I find that I paint more flowers than anything else.  These were based on a photo I found of cactus flowers.  I have many photos taken in Arizona from a 2011 trip.  If you are an artist, your photography will reflect what you find interesting and can become some of…

“Spirit in the Sky”By Christina Rodriguez Landis2011Acrylic I love the ocean. I often dream of the ocean.  I spent time at South Padre, walking the beaches at sunset and at sunrise.  The most peaceful place I have ever been.  Scatter my ashes there by the sea and I will be…

This year started off well with watercolor paintings and doodles that involve experimenting with color.  Still trying to find what I love to do. I  basically enjoy most forms of art.  I love poppies.  I love the colors and the way poppies stand up straight as if at attention,  Someday…

Three new pieces, three different stories. The first is one that reminds me of a cousin in Chicago.  I had a photo of her as a child and realise her daughter looks identical to her photo.  Looking at  more of our family photos I notice other similarities.  I love looking…

Guitars are a love of mine. I inherited my fathers guitar when he passed away. My father used to play the guitar for me when I was a young girl. He sang songs that made me smile and feel special.  The Guitar means so much to me and evokes feelings…

I have been drawing for years and have many pencil and colored pencil drawings.  This was way before the thrill of watercolor hit my palette. The following are some of my older pencil drawings from my collection.  “Evil under the Sea” by Christina Rodriguez 1992 Pencil Drawing “Big Brother” By…

“Seraphina Glory”Graphic photography This piece was the result of photo manipulation. My grandchildren are my favorite subjects. Seraphina is the my youngest grandchild.