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Energy in Action Podcast Episode 110: MitoArtisans

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Welcome back to our fellow mito warrior, Christine Knox, who’s here to talk about a new program she’s implementing for MitoAction.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Can you tell us about the program you’ve started and what inspired it?

I’ve noticed a lot of programs offered to the mito community are fundraising efforts geared towards people who are sports minded. That’s not in my realm of interest, so I decided to offer something artistic because I’ve been a lifelong artist. I proposed the program to MitoAction and we started MitoArtisan’s Playtime. The intention is to have monthly Zoom sessions where an artist will share their work and teach or demonstrate a technique, sharing the dialogue of the artistic journey we all go on through mito. My artwork is my healing place where I can go to escape pain, worries and stress and I think it’s important to support other mito artists in their journey as well.

What has your career in art been like?

I started drawing at about 10 years old and prior to that was a kid who loved coloring in coloring books. That’s where my love of using colored pencils began. Throughout the years, I turned to my artwork as time and energy allowed and I enjoyed exploring new mediums. About six years ago, I started taking commissions, which mostly feature animals.

Can someone who doesn’t consider themselves an artist get involved with MitoArtisan’s?

Definitely, and all ages are welcome! We walk everyone through step-by-step and there will be recordings available. There will be a list of supplies available in advance of sessions, but it’s just playing, so you can use whatever materials and supplies you have available. 

When will the next session be?

The next session will be in June and we will be drawing a close-up of the human eye. Sessions are about two hours, but the recording will be available to replay if you can’t stay for the whole session. 

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About the Speaker

Christine Knox

Christine Knox

I was born in Alberta, but raised primarily in Victoria, British Columbia Canada. Although, I have lived in most provinces of Canada, including the Arctic. Nature has been a huge part of my life, spending many hours either in the rainforest or at the beach or anywhere else I’ve lived has given me a profound love of nature in all it’s forms. Well maybe not spiders and snakes too much. 

My creativity began with spending hours coloring in coloring books, filling every page very carefully. Then I moved onto my first ‘real’ drawing at about 10 years old. These early drawings were centered around my surroundings and family. Pencils and pencil crayons were the first tools I learned to draw with so it’s not surprising that they have become my preferred medium. Although who knows where I’ll go next. 

My favorite subjects to draw from are animals and nature. Capturing the realistic feeling of fur, the smooth or rough textures found in nature are amazing to be able to portray. I primarily work on a few different surfaces when drawing, Dura-lar, Pastelmat, Bristol Board Paper or Suede Matte Board. 

For most of my adult life I had to concentrate on a regular income so I trained as a floral designer and eventually opened my own floral design studio. When I became ill with Mito at the age of 51, I had to close my business. I felt a deep sense of loss and purpose. I turned to my art to give me that purpose back and allow me to be creative in other ways. I began taking commissions for pet portraits with colored pencil. I’ve also started painting with acrylics again. Being able to have a flexible work schedule definitely works for me with Mito. 

I’m very excited to be able to mentor and share my lifetime of learning with students. I’ve always enjoyed teaching a number of different things, floral design, crocheting, knitting, drawing, crafts and quilting. 

To see some examples of my work you can go to my website: www.christineknox.ca.

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