Christine Atkins

Christine Atkins (C F Atkins) has been immersed in art since childhood and has been a

full-time professional artist for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Art from the University

of Queensland, majoring in Fine Art and Art History. Her passion for the old masters has

taken her to galleries in Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples, and London.

Born near London and now a long-time resident of Brisbane, Christine's paintings reflect the

tropical essence of Queensland. She captures cool verandahs, overgrown gardens with

rickety fences, and lush, wild vegetation like mango, papaw, and monstera. Christine paints

the suburban and rural charm of her home state, depicting its houses, people, markets, and

flowers. Strong light is a hallmark of her work, whether it's sunny interiors or the winter sun

streaming through a verandah.

Not limited to landscapes, Christine is renowned for her still life paintings, often featuring

flowers from her garden or street trees and recurring decorative china ornaments, vases and

plates as well as oriental scarves and lace tablecloths. Although celebrated for her pastel art,

she excels in various mediums, including oil and acrylic. She has won numerous awards and

prizes for her work, including multiple Brisbane Ekka Champion titles. Her work has been

featured also in 5 major publications and numerous art magazines and journals in Australia

and the USA.

Christine Atkins' artwork and illustrations have been featured in various esteemed

publications, including books like "Mt Morgan Sketchbook" and "Rain on an Iron Roof," as

well as prominent collections such as "50 Australian Artists" and "Luminous Colour:

Showcasing Australian Pastel Artists." Her work has also appeared in multiple issues of

Australian Artist, International Pastel Artist, and Pastel Journal. Rockport Publications in the

USA included her paintings in "The Best of Oil Painting," "The Best of Acrylic Painting," and

"The Best of Pastels." Additionally, she has contributed articles and illustrations to several art

magazines, highlighting her expertise in pastel, oil, and acrylic painting.

With a devoted following among Queensland art collectors, Christine's vibrant and

expressive work is always in demand. Over the past more than 30 years, she has

consistently showcased her art in Brisbane region galleries, with her last three exhibitions

being held at the Metcalfe Gallery, Brisbane Institute of Art. Christine is also a past President

of the Pastel Society of Australia.

More of Christine’s art can be found here:

Master Pastellist