{"id":112145,"date":"2025-12-19T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/?p=112145"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T06:22:08","slug":"byron-artist-swapped-toxic-paints-for-crystals-and-soil-the-results-are-stunning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/living\/byron-artist-swapped-toxic-paints-for-crystals-and-soil-the-results-are-stunning\/","title":{"rendered":"Byron artist swapped toxic paints for crystals and soil \u2014 the results are stunning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WHEN Christine Innis began researching the materials artists commonly use, she was shocked to discover how many toxins are found in commercial paints \u2014 and how harmful they can be when used in living spaces.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, the Myocum-based artist made a conscious decision to work exclusively with natural, non-toxic materials in her artworks.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I also believe in the frequency of colours and the potency of using natural pigments brings an extra liveliness to the paintings,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I love the way they look and feel. Just as jewels are worn on the body, I like to paint with these natural stones and pigments so that the whole home benefits from their healing properties. And as I work with them for many hours on end, in close proximity, so non-toxic is the only way to go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120333\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120333\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/ChristineInniswithon_27790.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"778\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christine Innis with one of her works. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Innis sources many of her materials pre-mixed but also creates her own, using finely ground pigments blended with Arabic gum.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I mostly use crystals, minerals and soil though am always experimenting with flowers, spices and plants,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>She also incorporates healing frequencies into her artwork by envisioning how she wants each painting to make the viewer feel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120334\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120334\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/ArtistChristineInnis_29053.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"555\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christine Innis in her Myocum studio. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m very at home in my practice now of allowing the painting to flow through me,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Holding that intention high always creates unique results.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Originally from Sydney, Innis spent many years working as a flight attendant for both commercial airlines and private jets.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I got to travel extensively and experience art from all over the world, which has definitely shaped my appreciation for aesthetics and decoration,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120335\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120335\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/OneofChristineInnis_30858.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"435\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Christine Innis&#8217; artworks. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After being displaced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Innis returned to Australia. A holiday to Byron Bay soon turned into something more permanent when she discovered a community of like-minded people and a lifestyle that allowed her to fully embrace her art, which is inspired by nature and emotions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Most of my pieces are reflections of whatever themes are going on within my personal life,&#8221; she said. &#8220;My work is intentionally designed to elevate a sense of mindfulness, peace and exploration. I like creating work which takes the viewer on a journey. The paintings contain just enough symbolism and patterns that awaken the limbic system of the brain, working with the viewer to &#8216;problem solve&#8217; and translate what they see. This encourages deep presence. What I love most about these pieces is that the viewer can deepen their relationship with the image over time. There is always more to discover.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120336\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120336\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/ChristineInniswithon_32152.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christine Innis with one of her artworks. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Her art currently adorns the walls of local cafes such as Heaps Good Food Store in Mullumbimby and Three Ways of the Valley in Wilsons Creek.<\/p>\n<p>Innis was a finalist at the 2024 Byron Bay Art Fair and recently exhibited her work at The Acacia Tree in Melbourne. 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