Lakeside Escape Oil Painting

Original oil on canvas by Christi Dreese.  20 x 24 in.

About the artist:

Christi M. Dreese is a contemporary expressionist painter who lives in her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. Her distinctive style radiates joy and peace and expresses the laid-back spirit of the lakeshore life she grew to love from an early age. You will find colorful landscapes, flowers and abstract paintings brought to life with vibrant paint.

Growing up, Dreese participated in numerous art programs and received awards for her artistic talents. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Art degree and Business Major from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dreese’s artwork has been shown in several exhibitions and a recipient of various awards from the Grand Rapids Regional Festival of Arts and Winterfest Juried Exhibits to name a few. Over the years she has juried exhibits, painted murals for the communities and teaches workshops.