About the Artist
Christine Banks
is a lifelong artist with a strong background in multiple medias such as acrylic painting, drawing, graphic design, photography, stone cutting and sculpture. As an active member of her Illinois community, she has acted as a marketing generalist for several small businesses, as well as her local government and Business Association. Christine participated as an artist in the La Grange Summer Art Project charity program for several years, acting as Chairman twice. She volunteered her time as Chairman of the Design Review Commission for the Village of La Grange for 6 years and is currently serving a 3-year term as Appearance Commissioner for the Village of Homewood. Christine was recently the Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator at the Park District of La Grange. Christine has curated her artwork for summer-long interactive exhibits for children at the La Grange Public Library:
Her award-winning fine art has been shown in galleries and exhibits throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. She has recently donated a sizable amount of her collection to charity organizations for fundraising efforts. Her children's book series is titled Adventures of Beanie the Spider (www.beaniethespider.com), and is available for purchase at major retailers worldwide. *Christine is on hiatus from exhibiting her artwork. |
ENJOY THIS SLIDESHOW SHOWCASING DESIGNS AND ARTWORK BY CHRISTINE... |