Rebecca Cristante

This penniless and scrappy Scotts-Irish-Italian immigrant kid from South Georgia just doesn't know when to give up! It's been more than two decades since this newspaper article from my first solo art show at 19 was printed, and despite the worldwide sales and millions of views on some of my images, I have yet to EVER support myself or my family full-time from art. I continue to work second and third jobs that I am also grateful to have, because they give me insights and real connections with humanity that I would not get by being alone and in my studio all day. Of course, don't get me wrong, the goal is still to be alone in my studio all day!
It's not that you all don't buy it (you do!). It's just that life as a single parent raising a family is too damned expensive in America. You know the story... As soon as you can afford good groceries, the prices go up. As soon as you can afford healthcare, it gets taken away...
But
I
Am
Still
Making
Art.
(Somehow)
And I hope you are, too. 🩵
I'm starting my annual 50% off birthday sale a day early. Get some affordable original work before I am forced to raise prices again!

I wish you all LOVE Today, and everyday 💘.
(And in honor of my son's birthday today, original prints are 50% off in my Etsy shop this weekend. My Valentine's Day gift to you! 💝)