Meet Kris Storey!

Kris is one of PPWS’ Featured Artists for September 2025!

Kris has been a member of PPWS since 2005 and is a Signature Member.

Kris has served in the past on the International Watermedia Committee, local PPWS shows, and produced our newsletter  before Johanna Cellucci took over.

Kris’s Bio:

Born and raised in Southern California, Kris moved to Colorado Springs in 1995 and excluding a couple years in OR she has lived here since. Not long after moving to CS she joined the Watercolor Society. On her web site she writes

 

“Ever since I can remember I have always loved to draw and paint. In watercolor I find a medium that not only allows freedom and spontaneity but also shines with brilliant translucent color.

I want my pieces to reflect the beauty of creation both in nature and in man because we were created by a wonderful heavenly father who loves as and has high and wonderful thoughts toward us. I want my work to reflect His character, His love, His design and His faithfulness.

I enjoy painting a variety of subjects from birds, flowers and still-life’s, to peoples of the world, and highlighting social issues to raise awareness for change.”

Kris’s Awards:

2015 • Winsor Newton Watercolor Award, Colorado Springs Art Guild
2013 • Patron Purchase Award, Kansas Watercolor Society
2013 • Presidents Award. Colorado Springs Art Guild
2008 • Best of Show & Honorable Mention. Summer Splash, Colorado Springs Art Guild
2006 • Second Place. Summer Show, Colorado Springs Art Guild

And many others!

Kris’s favorite things to paint:

Kristina Storey’s colorful florals and landscapes reflect her love of nature while her still lifes combine luminous color with strong light and intricate detail. In watercolor she finds a medium that not only releases freedom and spontaneity but also shines forth with brilliant translucent color.

Other mediums Kris works in:

In the years I studied with Thomas Blackshear I learned a number of other mediums, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel/oil combination, and Acrylic. I still love watercolor.

Kris’s favorite or most admired artists:

Thomas Blackshear, many many watercolor artists local, national and international.

FAVORITE ARTSY QUOTE

“The best way to learn to paint is to paint!” I tell myself this when I’m trying to explore new ways to paint.

– Iain Stewart

Kris’s Tip or Trick:

Less is more.

Kris’s website and Social Media:

Website