Hello, I'm Christine Tangarie.

I am a photographic artist and I also print my own photographic work. Rooted in a deep appreciation for traditional fine art​,​ I approach photography as a painter might—I select and compose scenes through the lens​,​ often cropping directly in-camera. This leads many viewers to mistake my photographs for paintings​,​ a perception I secretly delight in and intentionally encourage. Inspired by my international travels and a lifelong reverence for the arts—ranging from film and literature to sculpture and classical painting—I draw on a wide array of creative influences. My work reflects a blend of tradition and innovation​,​ while also paying homage to the great photographers of the past but at the same time offering a contemporary voice. In 2018​,​ I opened my first working studio and boutique gallery in the Design District of Solana Beach​,​ California. The gallery showcased my diverse body of work​,​ from in-progress explorations to fully realized prints. Every piece is printed in-studio using archival inks and museum-quality papers​,​ including specialty fine art stocks and metal substrates. My photography is held in numerous private and corporate collections. In 2017​,​ two of my works were licensed by the Andaz Hotel in downtown San Diego and transformed into large-scale murals within the hotel’s main event space. Beyond my creative practice​,​ I have contributed to the broader arts community through leadership and service​,​ having served on the boards of both the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild and the Del Mar Art Center. I just recently moved to Oceanside​,​ CA and look forward to exploring the arts in my new hometown.