Warm Embrace

Cristiana Brusco is an Italian-Argentinian artist who has been living in San Diego, CA, since 2012. She is an active board member of The Southwestern Artists Association and a member of the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.

After moving from Italy to the U.S., Cristiana began painting with oils, developing her skills through classes, workshops, learning from other artists, and exploring books and videos. Her dedication and experimentation have shaped her distinctive style.

Inspired by the natural beauty of San Diego, her work focuses on painting emotions rather than representational forms. Specializing in abstract contemporary landscapes and seascapes, her paintings are highly expressive and colorful. She builds her compositions over several sessions, layering color and texture, with the final layer applied using brushes and a palette knife to create a textured three-dimensional effect.