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Contemporary Art by Christine review

Updated October 12, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team

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Our verdict

From a California studio, Contemporary Art by Christine creates original coastal oil paintings and prints collected in private and public collections around the world. It suits collectors and designers who want vibrant ocean inspired wall art, textured abstracts and custom paintings for serene home spaces.

Key facts

Best for
Collectors seeking coastal originals and custom wall art
Markets
US
Products
Wall art
Official website
contemporaryartbychristine.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Offers original oils plus giclee and canvas prints for varied wall spaces
  • Creates textured abstracts, seascapes, beach scenes and angel themed paintings
  • Provides custom paintings tailored to individual rooms and interior designs
  • Holds more than 1000 originals in private and public collections worldwide

Cons

  • Focus stays largely on coastal and ocean subjects, narrowing stylistic choice
  • Custom pieces are made for specific spaces rather than broad ready made choice
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Who it suits

  • Collectors of coastal oil paintings
  • Interior designers sourcing statement wall pieces
  • Gift buyers seeking inspirational angel art

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers seeking non coastal art styles

What it does well

The brand centers on vibrant coastal oil paintings that evoke nostalgia, calm and serenity for elevated home spaces. Large scale originals suit statement walls, while smaller scale pieces and miniatures suit cozy rooms and thoughtful gifts. Giclee prints and canvas prints extend popular coastal abstracts to more walls. Custom paintings give interior designers and collectors artwork made for a particular room and decor scheme.

Our full take

Original modern oil paintings and prints by an artist, sold online with free shipping to the US, Canada and the UK.

How Contemporary Art by Christine compares

Frequently asked questions

What does Contemporary Art by Christine sell?+

Contemporary Art by Christine sells original modern oil paintings alongside giclee prints and canvas prints for wall display. The range centers on coastal oil paintings, ocean seascapes, beach scenes, textured abstracts and angel paintings for home decor.

Which art collections does the brand offer?+

Signature groups include coastal oil paintings, coastal abstracts, ocean seascapes and angel paintings with an inspirational tone. Coastal Breeze explores shorelines and airy sea views, while Reflections studies light, water and quiet natural moments.

What materials are used for the paintings and prints?+

Original works are painted in oil on canvas, with selected pieces painted on copper panel and framed. Prints are produced as giclee prints and canvas prints, giving collectors a choice between one of a kind paintings and reproduced wall art.

Who is the artist behind the brand?+

The artist behind the brand is Christine Bell, also named as Christine Bell Krainock, working from a California studio. Her original paintings are held in private and public collections around the world and have appeared in gallery shows in La Jolla, Laguna Beach, Denver and Taos.

Who collects Contemporary Art by Christine?+

The work suits collectors of coastal art, interior designers completing home designs and art lovers seeking smaller pieces. Large scale originals anchor statement walls, while smaller scale pieces and miniatures suit cozy spaces and thoughtful gifts.

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Contemporary Art by Christine

Contemporary Art by Christine

Collectors seeking coastal originals and custom wall art

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