ABOUT CHRISTY
Christy Litster is a Windsor-Essex–based multidisciplinary artist and illustrator whose work is defined by vibrant colour, expressive storytelling, and a meticulous attention to detail. With over 20 years of professional practice through Christy Litster | Art & Illustration, she has built a diverse body of work spanning fine art, illustration, public commissions, and community-engaged creative programming.
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Her artistic practice is rooted in a deep love of visual storytelling. Whether working on original pieces or commissioned projects, Christy brings a thoughtful and intuitive approach to each work, balancing technical precision with a strong sense of narrative and emotion.
Throughout her career, Christy has been commissioned by municipal and civic organizations to create meaningful, high-profile works. Notably, she was selected by the City of Windsor Mayor’s Office to produce a series of five original paintings presented as diplomatic gifts to the mayors of Windsor’s sister cities in Germany, Poland, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico. She was also commissioned by Mayor Drew Dilkens to illustrate the children’s book Scars of War, a project that reflects her strength in translating complex themes into accessible, visual storytelling.
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Her public art experience includes commissions from the Town of Essex to restore and reimagine three large-scale murals, as well as the creation of a postcard sculpture installed at Colchester Beach and Harbour. Additional municipal clients include the Town of Kingsville and the Town of LaSalle.
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Alongside her studio work, Christy is a passionate educator and facilitator. She has led numerous creative and professional arts workshops across Essex County, working with organizations such as Art Windsor-Essex and the Arts Society of Kingsville. Since 2022, she has also facilitated arts-based wellness workshops for women in addiction recovery at House of Sophrosyne, using creativity as a tool for connection, expression, and healing.
Christy’s contributions to the arts have been recognized through multiple grants, including support from the Windsor Endowment for the Arts, the City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund, and the Canadian Department of Heritage’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. In 2020, she was honoured with the City of Windsor Mayor’s Arts Award for Individual Artist in recognition of her commitment to fostering inclusive and meaningful arts opportunities within her community.
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Through all aspects of her work, Christy remains dedicated to creating art that is both visually compelling and deeply human. She invites connection, curiosity, and a renewed appreciation for creativity in everyday life.
