Cristina White-Jones is an abstract mixed media artist based in Buda, Texas. Residing with her husband and twin daughters, she channels the vibrancy of her surroundings into each piece created in her studio, Studio303. There she also teaches daily art classes to kids of all ages. A transformative journey began at the age of 11 when a fall fractured her hip, leading to multiple subsequent surgeries that left her permanently disabled, by age 20. Yet, she harnessed this adversity into her art.

In 2003, Cristina earned her BFA in painting from Texas State University. Growing up on a ranch near Austin enriched her life with the juxtaposition of nature and urban experiences, saturating her with colors and textures that continue to fuel her creativity. For Cristina, art is not merely a pursuit; it's a vital essence that compels her to create.

The pain she has endured since childhood deeply informs her narrative. The textures in her work symbolize the bumps and bruises of her journey, a testament to her resilience. “I truly believe in mind over matter; displacing the negative into something positive brings forth beauty," she asserts. Creating has been her sanctuary, her method of survival through the darkest moments.

Her artwork pulses with emotion, movement, and vivid color, crafted from an array of medias. By incorporating recycled papers, cardboard, and various found materials, she produces stunningly textured pieces. In recent years, grappling with profound loss has shaped her current body of work, which explores the multifaceted nature of grief, and the intertwined good, bad, and ugly that often follow.. Through this exploration of her own experiences with grief and chronic pain, Cristina aspires to inspire others, all while marrying the organic allure of nature with the dynamic palette of human emotion.