Born and raised in Alaska, Kristen’s work is deeply influenced by her years of commercial fishing as a child and young adult.  She paints primarily with acrylic on canvas. Drawing inspiration from the ocean, nature, and the rugged beauty of industrial metals, Kristen creates a variety of artwork involving many layers and are often highly textured.  This powerful intersection of nature and industry has inspired her to have an ever-evolving exploration into a variety of subjects and textures with a bold tactile style.  Kristen’s pieces do not tell a specific story, she invites you to experience her work with your own interpretation and hopes that it evokes emotion.  Thank you for visiting Studio Blue!