Cristina Powell A Brighter Way

Artist Statement

I’m Cristina Powell.

I’m Cristina Powell. In 1988, when I was four days old, I was adopted from Lima, Peru. At fifteen months, I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a movement disorder... not expected to walk or talk... thankfully, I do both!

I first started painting in sixth grade... my art teacher discovered my talent and made it come alive. When I look at each painting, I can’t believe it’s my very own artwork! I’m impressed to see how much I can do, including making others happy, like my friends at the retirement homes. I also like to write verses for my cards and special words to comfort people... download

Cristina's Goal

A Brighter Way is to focus on medical. Currently, her prints are in the Brigham & Women’s Hospital Pain Clinic at 850 Boylston, Chestnut Hill, and in various locations at Mass General Hospital (MGH) and Children’s Hospital of Boston.

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A Note from Cristina!

May this beautiful day bring you happy thoughts!

I wanted to let everyone know I got a ‘Thank You’ note from the Her Highness of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Bin Abdullah Al – Missner. It was such a happy surprise! She thanked me for the painting ‘A Brighter Way.’ Another day, my mom and I saw the governor of Boston after he gave a talk at the Holiday Inn Hotel. It was very nice to meet Governor Patrick!

It was fun telling you such exciting news! I do want to let everyone know… my mom and I will be leaving in July for Michigan. We will be back in September! Please feel free to contact me by calling or emailing me. Thank you everyone for your excitement and support!

Love and smiles, Cristina

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