Niya Christine

Niya Christine MFA
Modern art - Animal stories |

Inspired by color, story and thoughtfully crafted making Niya anchors herself in the worlds of character creation/ illustration and abstract expressionism. Niya’s career training as a designer of products in the Bay Area influences how she approaches the designs of her stories and paintings. Niya is the author of several illustrated books including “Po'Bird: A wingless bird determined to fly” and “Seducing the Muse: Get unstuck with a creative love affair” 2017. Her paintings exhibit nationally and books are available through major book sellers. She lives and paints in Southern CA.

Inspired and influenced by: Corita Kent, Dr. Suess, Basquiat, Matisse, Kline, Gwaltney, O'Keeffe, Nathan Olivera, Deibenkorn, Maira Kalman, Kandinsky and Regina Saura.

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UCLA Screenwriting Certificate
School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT)

Vermont College of Fine Arts
MFA Fiction Writing

UCSC BA Psychology

Trilogy La Quinta Silk Painting Exhibit 2020-2021

Urbaca Art Exhibit - September 2018-November 2018
Portland Oregon

Helen Day Group Art Show. Spring 2015. "To Love a Chicken" sold to collector

Sonoma Sunflower. Group Exhibit. ‘Stand by Me Kids Mentoring Alliance’ and Niya Sisk’s ‘Vignettes of Provence’ France paintings and graphical stories. 2008. Sonoma California.

Boulder Co. Arts Alliance. Solo Exhibit, Barnes & Noble. ‘The Girl Series’. 2007.

Chase Manhattan. Solo Exhibit. ‘The Girl Series’. Curated by Laura Howley, at the new and exciting Chase Branch in the Pearl March 2005. Portland Oregon.

Café Palio. Solo Exhibit. The Joyful Mysteries of the Animal World and Their Impact on the Human Experience. November 2003. Portland Oregon.

Launchbox at Yamhill. Solo Exhibit. Figurative works in oil— First Thursdays Event. Launchbox showcases artists whose work furthers community. May 2003. Portland Oregon.

Private Collection Exhibit. Large works in oil at the home of Julie Harvey, violinist of the SF Ballet. July 2001. San Anselmo, California.

Claris Corporation. Group Exhibit. Next Generation of Computing—The Human Factor Painting of fish smoking and conversing inside the fishbowl of the computer.
March 1995. Santa Clara Cali...