An Intuitive Art Journey 

Hello and welcome to Christa Black Art site, my painting journey began in 2012! I was inspired by a book that gave me a basic introduction to painting with water colors, acrylics and oil Paints. I immediately felt joy and inspiration from my first attempts. I was reminded of the joy I found in pictures, paintings and drawings as a child.  Being a highly sensitive child, the opinions of others quickly turned my aspirations  toward doing the things that I was told I was good at. I did not touch a paint brush or attempt a drawing during my adult life until 2012.

In 2009, before I found painting,  I developed Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue/ Myalgic Encephalitis. For awhile I could barely function. Even food shopping was extremely difficult. With medication I got some of my ability to function back but, I could no longer engage in activities that required much physical exertion because it would flare up my symptoms.  I found painting at a time in my life when I had lost most of who I thought I was. I didn't have the energy for roller blading, biking or even a  regular Yoga class. I could however hold a pencil or paint brush. I took a few drawing and painting classes over the next few years and learned a few techniques. I also fell in love with the smooth texture of oil paints. 

   I painted a good amount the first couple years. Teaching myself by painting from other artists, especially Van Gogh. My body issues continued to plaque me and eventually the oil painting became too much work for me most of the time. Then, I found an intuitive painting retreat and signed up. In 2025, I found intuitive art classes online with Kaylina Michaela (sacredspacepainting.com). A painting technique that utilizes feelings and intuition to explore yourself through painting (my  unofficial definition) This painting utilized quicker drying  & less expensive paints (usually Gouache). I started to paint more because it wasn't as much work as oil paints (still love them) and I was encouraged to participate in the classes even if I was feeling unwell. 

My prayer is that you find some beauty, healing, joy or inspiration in my art work and journey. Maybe so much that you begin your own art journey. Please feel free to contact me about my art or art journey. May your own journey's be blessed in some way by intuitive & creative art practices.