Feature: AQ’s Celebration of Women Artists in Contemporary Art
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Feature: AQ’s Celebration of Women Artists in Contemporary Art

I am so honored to have been selected to be featured in AQ’s Celebration of Women Artists in Contemporary Art’. This book is a curated collection of artwork that represents the diversity and innovation of contemporary art by women and non-binary artists.

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Winter Solstice: A Celebration of Light and Renewal
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Winter Solstice: A Celebration of Light and Renewal

As we approach the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, there’s a special magic in the air. It symbolizes a turning point, heralding the return of longer days and the gradual rebirth of the sun.

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Winter Intentions: Setting Intentions with the Changing of the Seasons
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Winter Intentions: Setting Intentions with the Changing of the Seasons

As the wheel of the year turns, nature goes through its cyclical dance of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth. The changing of the seasons offers us a chance to align ourselves with these rhythms, pausing to reflect, recalibrate, and set intentions for the next chapter of our journey.

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Gratitude and Desire: Untangling Our Inner Conflict
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Gratitude and Desire: Untangling Our Inner Conflict

Gratitude and desire are two powerful forces that shape our human experience. On one hand, we yearn for more—more success, more joy, more connection. On the other, we feel the pull of gratitude, urging us to appreciate what we already have. This duality often creates a messy inner conflict: we want more, feel ungrateful for what we lack, and then wrestle with guilt for not being thankful enough.

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Bringing the Earth Element into Your Home
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Bringing the Earth Element into Your Home

The Earth element holds a special place, symbolizing stability, grounding, and nourishment. You can bring earth energy into your home to help foster a sense of tranquility and connection to the natural world.

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The Earth Collection: Abstract Paintings Inspired by Nature
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The Earth Collection: Abstract Paintings Inspired by Nature

Abstract artist, Christina Contaldi, delves into the grounding essence of the earth element in her latest series, The Earth Collection. In this collection, each painting weaves a journey into nature’s embrace, celebrating the energy of the soil, its life-giving organisms, and the oxygen it provides.

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Letting Go: Embracing Autumn's Gentle Invitation into Presence
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Letting Go: Embracing Autumn's Gentle Invitation into Presence

One of the most captivating sights of autumn is watching leaves detach gracefully from their branches and dance whimsically to the ground. There's a poetry in that act — the tree letting go of its leaves, not out of disdain or rejection, but as a natural course of life.

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The Language of Trees: An Artistic Journey into the Forest
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

The Language of Trees: An Artistic Journey into the Forest

When we stroll through a forest, there’s a chance that we might miss an entire world of communication happening right beneath our feet. If you are quiet, you can hear the whispers of the trees, their stories of centuries past, and their dreams of the future.

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The Color Green: Balancing Nature and Nurture
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

The Color Green: Balancing Nature and Nurture

Color plays an intricate role in shaping our perceptions and moods. Green is often associated with the natural world and its lush landscapes. The verdant shades of forests, meadows, and gardens evoke a sense of calm and tranquility.

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Earthing: The Benefits of Grounding Your Body in Nature
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Earthing: The Benefits of Grounding Your Body in Nature

The Earth is like a gigantic battery that contains a natural, subtle electrical charge, and when we make direct contact with it, electrons flow into our body. This exchange of electrons is said to help neutralize free radicals in our system, which are responsible for various ailments and degenerative diseases.

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Art Guide: How to Care for Your Original Paintings
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Art Guide: How to Care for Your Original Paintings

Purchasing original art isn’t only a financial investment. It holds a value that extends to future generations, not just the present viewers. Acrylic works are known to outlast oil paintings, showing greater resilience to the effects of time.

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Bringing the Water Element into Your Home
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

Bringing the Water Element into Your Home

We don’t all have the luxury of living near the sea, but we can create a sanctuary at home by incorporating the Water element, to replicate the soothing qualities that nature provides.

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The Color Blue: It’s Calming Effect
Christina Contaldi Christina Contaldi

The Color Blue: It’s Calming Effect

Just think of how gazing at an endless blue horizon can inspire a feeling of freedom. Or have you noticed how blue’s cool and calming tones evoke a sense of serenity and introspection. For me, the sight of blue feels like a mental reset button, bringing me peace and clarity.

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The Atlantic Collection: Abstract Art Inspired by the Ocean
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The Atlantic Collection: Abstract Art Inspired by the Ocean

These abstract works celebrate the essence of America’s Northeast coast, through color, shape and brushstroke. Christina Contaldi depicts the emotional range of these waters; embodying both rising tides of vigor and strength, and gentle moments of welcoming peace in her art.

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