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First Light: 36 x 36" Oil Painting | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Christine So
First Light: 36 x 36" Oil Painting | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Christine So
First Light: 36 x 36" Oil Painting | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Christine So

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First Light: 36 x 36" Oil Painting

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On the cusp of summer, I have returned to painting on canvas after a long period without a studio. There is nothing more hopeful than a sunrise. A new day.

This is a continuation of my 2021 ‘Daybreak’ series of tree silhouettes at dawn. This one is in shades of shell pink and gray. There are others in shades of straw yellow and gray and pink and plum.

The color of the under layer, the gray here, was applied very thinly before painting the sky. The pale pink sky allows for a hint of the darker color to show through giving a quiet sort of vibration. The painting is essentially a painting of negative space much in the way a woodcut is made by carving away all that is not the subject.

Category: oil and acrylic painting

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Item First Light: 36 x 36" Oil Painting
Created by Christine So
As seen in Private Residence, Houston, TX
Christine So
Meet the Creator

Christine So

Oakland, CA

Wescover creator since 2023
From Deep in the Woods: Original Acrylic and Oil paintings and Hand-Printed Cyanotypes

Christine So is a native San Franciscan painter, photographer and printmaker living across the bay next to a redwood forest in the hills of Oakland, California. Her paintings and cyanotypes have been commissioned by Mayo Clinic, Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton Hotels, Starbucks, MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, UTMB Hospital in Galveston and purchased by private collectors in 15 countries, among them, Timothée Chalamet.

Her calm, monochromatic, nature-inspired works on paper are not printed with ink but are actually a form of photography from the 1800s. She works in the antique photographic process of cyanotypes, creating abstract and botanical monotypes in shades of blue as well as landscape photographs of the foggy woods where she lives. The plants used in her one-off prints are cut from her own garden or found in the woods nearby and printed on pure cotton watercolor paper.

No two botanical cyanotype prints are alike. Only her landscape photographs developed using giant negatives and the same cyanotype chemicals are replicable, yet even those hand-printed photographs each differ slightly.

Most of the works listed here on Wescover.com are unframed works on paper, specifically cyanotypes. There are a number of paintings in acrylic and oils on canvas as well. Most artworks are not framed, but a rare few are. Please read the entire description.

NOTE: Most of the works on paper are sold unframed --although the display photos may depict them as framed on a virtual wall to give a sense of their eventual size once a mat and frame are added. Take note of the item's description before purchasing.

Creator Reviews

12 Creator reviews

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Dana Mitchell

June 5, 2023
Christine has such a connection to nature and the ability to translate that into beautiful pieces of art. Her cyanotypes are created with found materials from the natural world. Created in the 19th century, cyanotypes are so striking with their deep blues and real emphasis on the subject matter. They seem so modern, yet are rooted in history. I love that Christine creates permanence of objects she often finds in the foothills around her home. Her pieces are wonderful, and she is lovely to work with.
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Jet Justi

May 10, 2023
I own three of Christine’s cyanotype photograph paintings and another of her earlier acrylic work. Christine has an exceptional eye for composition and a keen sense of how to create a striking image using this technique. I find she is constantly exploring interesting and fresh ways to showcase the uniqueness, versatility and beauty of her cyanotype. I especially love the way her pieces capture the light and shadows often evoking moody blues, eerie, brooding and mysterious atmospheres. Her forest landscapes are filled with a sense of stillness and solitude , an eerie beauty which I’m always drawn to. These are my favorite pieces of hers.
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Suzanne Fong

May 8, 2023
I love Christine's art and buy something different every time she has a show. The blue cyanotypes of nature are so soothing and peaceful. She's always updating her styles and collections, so there's always something more to add to my collection.
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Michelle Cavender

April 26, 2023
Christine is a joy to work with! Her beautiful, nature-inspired art is peaceful and lovely! The colors are so calming and fit perfectly in our 1950s cabin. I couldn't be happier with my choice... it makes me smile every time I look at it!
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deb cooksey

April 26, 2023
I have been collecting the work of this talented artist for several years. The large botanical here has become a cherished possession. All her pieces add warmth, calm and light to my home. Just looking at them makes me smile.
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michelle croke

April 25, 2023
I have purchased a few pieces from Christine ranging from cyanotypes to painted works. Her works are beautiful, detailed, and a great addition to my home.
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Kate Evans

April 25, 2023
I loved working with Christine! She brought years of experience as well as her creative talent to our project. We weren't quite sure how the branches we provided her were going to translate but she did such an extensive exploration that we got the artwork we absolutely love! We're so happy to have worked with Christine.
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Hector Perez

April 25, 2023
I ordered one of Christine So’s abstract cyanotypes for a recording studio because we needed something soothing and organic in a studio space that is defined by technology and rigidity. Christine’s artwork has a unique perspective, a perfect balance between abstract and biomorphic modernity. And the color is rich and deep, and seemed to fit any wall, but it landed nicely in a warm wood panel-lined recording booth. We noticed her careful attention to detail, both in the artwork and her framing. We also appreciated her very careful packaging, which ensured the artwork was delivered in unblemished condition. Overall we’re extremely happy with our purchase.
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Robert Fuller

April 25, 2023
Christine So's cyanotypes transport the beholder to a world of serenity.
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Debbie Bamberger

April 25, 2023
When I first saw this glorious yellow painting, I knew I wanted it for my house in Maine. It’s so sunny and warm, and it just makes me feel good to see it. Christine is so talented.
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Adam Collier Noel

April 25, 2023
The minute I saw Christine’s stunning pieces I knew I has to purchase a series. Her innovative cyanotype techniques offer an imaginative and modern interpretation on the antiquated photographic process. The elegant simplicity of the artists nature inspired subject matter is fitting for all homes and personal styles.
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Alexandra Mathias

April 25, 2023
I adore my Cyanotype and Christine is absolutely lovely to work with 💙
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