Palm Shadows

A closeup displaying the vibrant hues and textures of palm tree fronds, by popular North Shore Oahu artist Christie Shinn. Original Christie Shinn painting using acrylic on canvas Art dimensions 40" High x 20" Wide Stretched on wood stretcher bars Wood frame optional Christie is a Hawaii-based artist with a passion for surf, travel and design. Forgoing the familiar postcard imagery of Hawaii, Christie captures the everyday beauty of island life with her signature brush work and bright palette. Christie’s work intersects surf culture and modern Hawaiiana, re-imagining the local landscape for a modern audience. Christie's first painting lessons came from her grandmother who taught her the discipline and joy of making marks on canvas. After graduating university, she spent years traveling the world in search of surf, snow and inspiration. During her travels, she documented her life through art, always striving to better observe the world around her. When she reached Hawaii, the most co