Available for commission
Kristin Cronic Fine Art
Jacksonville, FL
"I love to learn the rules and then break them. Artwork inspired by the rhythms of nature, foliage, and trees."
Hey there! Before I finally called myself an artist, I was driving ships as an officer in the U.S. Navy. I thought I'd stay in for a career and paint when that was done, and then I became a mom. Holding my newborn daughter in 2016 changed everything. She helped me realize something had to give, and I knew it wasn't going to be mothering or painting. So, my first day back from maternity leave, I resigned from the Navy. The months following included some of the hardest of my life as I navigated a new identity away from the military, catastrophic flood damage from Hurricane Irma, being a new mom (pregnant again), and through all of that, painting becoming a grounding practice I just couldn't get enough of. That period taught me how to listen to my voice, depart from the "rules", and create truly unique work that resonated my soul. I haven't stopped since then and love exploring creativity any way I can. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I'm delighted to share with you my paintings!