Kristina McDonald is a Napa local artist and a fifth generation Napa resident. She is a multimedia artist with a degree in Fine Art and Art History from Napa College. She has participated in live public events with local businesses and wineries over the course of her artistic career. She has shown her fine art works in solo exhibitions and presented along side other local artist through out the valley. She has created multiple public works within the downtown Napa area and been featured in the Napa Register and other local publications. She prides herself on having worked with well known local establishments, not limited to one style or medium.
Kristina has been tattooing for over a decade. She learned the craft by way of a traditional apprenticeship from Donavan Kinyon at Golden Owl tattoo in Napa. Her approach to tattooing embodies her efforts to create timeless works of art that her clients can wear with them through out life. She focuses on topics rooted in nature and classic tattoo ethics of strong lines and bold colors.
Kristina considers herself an image creator and strives to uphold her one on one approach to bringing her clients visions to life. From digital design, fine art, tattooing, and mural work Kristina utilizes her love for art and her community to beautify all environments.
“As a local I hope to uplift the businesses I believe in and support the inclusion of art in public spaces.“