Spurred by a bequest of her beloved Grandma Kathy’s collection of jewelry and art supplies, Christine Stoll pivoted away from the nonprofit world, back to a creative life in 2010, and has been exploring ways to incorporate her love of vintage elements into art that uses found and repurposed materials. Self-taught with help from mentors and art instructors, Christine’s creations are influenced by her passion for the past, incorporating old images sealed with non-toxic art resin and baubles and bits to create a story. Each piece includes a description of the “ingredients” to help build that cherished connection to the past.

Based in Kirkland, Washington, Christine sells her jewelry and collage art in galleries and shops around Washington, Oregon, and beyond. Christine’s work has been featured in publications including The Seattle Times and Uppercase Magazine. A portion of the proceeds from her art is donated to cancer research in memory of her grandma.