TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma artist Cristina Martinez grew up mesmerized by Bob Ross. Not thinking she could make it as an artist, she went to fashion school -- but quickly realized what she really wanted to do was paint. She now has over 55,000 followers on Instagram and sells originals and prints through her studio, JUNE & MARS.
Cristina joins New Day Northwest to demonstrate her signature "flower blooming" paintings and discuss her journey and hopes for galleries to showcase more art by women of color.
ARTIST EVENT: You can see Cristina's work at GALLERY AXIS PIONEER SQUARE 308 1st Ave S Seattle, WA 98104
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