Taking Flight
new series coming in Spring 2026
Bird portraits. Abstract landscapes.
A new collection of original oil paintings.
About the Artist
Hi, I'm Kristen, an oil painter based in Raleigh, NC. I believe art should feel approachable, personal and a little bit magical. I paint original oil paintings for people who want their spaces to feel warm, real and lived in. Whether you're decorating your first apartment or your forever home, I hope you find something here that feels like it belongs with you.
Commissioned Paintings
Collectors POV
Jessie
We asked Kristen to create a portrait of our daughter to help us commemorate her toddler years. The result beyond exceeded any expectations we had! Our eyes welled up as we unveiled her artwork and saw how eery detail beautifully captured our little girl. This painting will be a cherished keepsake for years to come!
Lucas
We asked Kristen to create a portrait of our daughter to help us commemorate her toddler years. The result beyond exceeded any expectations we had! Our eyes welled up as we unveiled her artwork and saw how eery detail beautifully captured our little girl. This painting will be a cherished keepsake for years to come!
Dom
Kristen created a beautiful, detailed portrait of my wife that I gave her for Christmas (she loved it!). Her creativity and talent is unmatched, and the handwritten card and certificate of authenticity gave it a professional polished touch. This is our second piece from Kristen, and I am already planning a third. I wish you much success with your business endeavors!
Rebecca
We asked Kristen to create a portrait of our daughter to help us commemorate her toddler years. The result beyond exceeded any expectations we had! Our eyes welled up as we unveiled her artwork and saw how eery detail beautifully captured our little girl. This painting will be a cherished keepsake for years to come!
Lisa
For our anniversary gift, we commissioned the amazingly talented artist Kristen to paint us a portrait of our wedding day. It came out more beautiful than I could have imagined!!
Dom
This painting came out phenomenal! We couldn't be any happier with it. So much creativity and talent went into this painting, and we appreciate that. It's going to be a treasured keepsake!
Colleen
For my mother’s 100th birthday, I asked for a painting of her childhood home in Ireland. Kristen brought it to life in a way that exceeded all my expectations. When my mother saw it, she was overwhelmed with emotion and cried. Thank you, Kristen, for creating something so special and unforgettable!
Ashton
Kristen went above and beyond to make this portrait of our sweet Lucy a reality. This painting captures her personality and spirit so accurately it's like you are looking at her through a window.
Lucas
This is our second picture from Kristen and it won't be our last! I sent a picture of my wife and daughter and let her take the creativity from there. The result exceeded all expectations and brought tears to my wife’s eyes. We could not recommend Kristen enough!