High Desert Mustangs by John "Jack" Christie

As a 92 year resident of northern California, Jack Christie has watched the wild landscapes of the west shrink over the years, and he uses his lifetime of memories and experiences to keep his favorite places, animals, and vistas alive in his art. His lifelong love of the outdoors is reflected across the body of his work.

Jack paints a variety of subjects but leans heavily towards wildlife, and especially the birds and animals of northern California. He finds their ability to thrive and survive fascinating. From his early years studying at the California College of Arts and Crafts to today, Jack has been drawn to the beauty of wildlife art.

Jack also enjoys his commission work which primarily focuses on people and their pets. It brings him a great deal of pleasure to celebrate the life of a beloved pet through waterocolor. Lots of smiles and even tears of joy make the challenges of the medium worth it.