about the artist

Christina Brinkman has worked as an artist all her life. she received her degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and has studied at the University of Rochester’s Creative Workshop as well as others.

she began as a painter and printmaker, specializing in etchings and mixed media prints. widely exhibiting both nationally and regionally, she has participated in numerous individual and juried group shows winning many awards. her work is included in public, private, corporate, and museum collections.

in 1984, she published a series of die-cut cards which rapidly expanded. they were published under the name of Parrett Paper. these unique cards were sold and distributed throughout the world in galleries, museums, and high-end stationery stores.

her work has been selected by the Museum of Modern Art. in addition to two selected card designs, she was commissioned to design an umbrella and a mobile for them. she has done many designs, both in the fine arts area and the graphic arts area for other museums, businesses, book jackets, and institutions.

upon the sale of her card company, she turned her sights back to the fine arts area. she is now concentrating on porcelain ceramic sculpture and large porcelain vessels. she has been working with this medium for over 20 years. her pieces have been chosen for many national shows, and she has won awards. her ceramic work is included in museums.