Restoring Light WF All of those experiences contributed

All of those experiences contributed to the growth of his painting and helped shape his own version of realism

In an homage to Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" I decided to depict the immaculate birth of one of my favorite recurring characters - Bat Girl

Martin's artwork has been highlighted by numerous media including THE ADVOCATE

Inspired by the local animals of San Francisco

bordering on surreal

Restoring Light WF All of those experiences contributedWatercolor and oil on paper, mounted to board 12 x 18 in. 2025 Crystal Annette James, known professionally as Cris James, is a watercolor and oil painter whose work captures intimate moments of reflection, vulnerability, and emotional quiet. Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, James now lives and works in Richmond, Virginia, where she continues to develop a practice rooted in mood, memory, and the subtle psychology of everyday