Crystal Lauren Cornell is a self -taught abstract artist. I was born and raised in Chicago but now reside in Riverside California. I have been influenced by the arts every since I was a child. I have been an “in the closet painter for the past 20 years and have never shared my work with the public. It was not until 2008 that I first put a painting on Ebay. It sold. From crafts to poetry I have immersed myself in creating things that express emotions. My artwork revolves around color, texture and layers. The layers represent the challenges in life that consume me. Underneath the laye...

Crystal Lauren Cornell is a self -taught abstract artist. I was born and raised in Chicago but now reside in Riverside California. I have been influenced by the arts every since I was a child. I have been an “in the closet painter for the past 20 years and have never shared my work with the public. It was not until 2008 that I first put a painting on Ebay. It sold. From crafts to poetry I have immersed myself in creating things that express emotions. My artwork revolves around color, texture and layers. The layers represent the challenges in life that consume me. Underneath the layers is a textured imprint that represents an emotion I cover up. The color is the mirror to my soul that reflects those emotions. My art is therapy and relaxation that helps me to breath and let go. Some of my paintings will come with a poem with the same title that put those emotions in to words. Music also plays a big part in my creative process the rhythmical journey directs the stroke of my brush. I call my work Abstract Expressionism Poetically & Lyrically Speaking. It has a contemporary design that will give your room that added flair.