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New WIP Writer – Christine M. Soltis!

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WIP Arts is pleased to introduce a new contributor! Christine will be writing about the arts and culture scene in the Pittsburgh area. Check out her bio and work below. Welcome, Christine!

Christine M. Soltis

Christine M. Soltis

Christine M. Soltis’ deepest passion is in fiction writing and has been for over ten years. She has written dozens of books, including several non-fiction international co-creations. Many of her novels can be accessed via Amazon.com. In addition, she is co-writer on various film scripts and does freelance writing, including scientific topics.

She is also a monthly contributor to the horror site, Ravenous Monster and now, WIP Arts. In the past, she has contributed articles to various magazines including The Globe, The Front Weekly, Verdure Magazine, The Yahoo Network, EscapeWizard.com and Whatscheaper.com. In 2011, she was an exhibitor at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

In addition to her writing, she made her acting debut in A Chemical Skyline, which was an Amazon best-seller for monster horror. In 2012, she lived in Los Angeles, California and was able to take part in a 15 minute, nationally syndicated courtroom drama that aired on Fox and the CW network, among others.

For her first degree, she attended Point Park College for Broadcasting and worked in newsradio for a decade. Christine has completed her Masters of Science in Environmental Studies, which has heightened her appreciation for Earth and science.

Besides releasing books, Christine has begun a journalistic/arts “webisode” via SolsticeNightSky Productions, which features science, travel, artists and events in the local area. These episodes can be found on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/SolsticeNightSky

Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Soltis/e/B004QO237E

Featured Artist – Debbi Thompson

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Debbi Thompson has been producing art in the Pittsburgh area for years. Her talents range from fine art to face painting, with a liberal dose of mural art in the mix. Debbi has also created the first “Made for WIP” piece; available for purchase as arts prints, wearables, iPhone skins and more at Society6.

Please see “Artist Bio” below. Debbi is available for commissions and can be contacted via debbithompson2@gmail.com.

Artist Bio

In 1986 Debbi Thompson moved to Pittsburgh with her three daughters from rural Tyrone, PA to attend The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After her graduation they found they loved the city and decided to make it their home.

Debbi is a visual artist practicing several disciplines ranging from mural painting, to face painting, to creating art on ANY everyday object. She has been commissioned to paint toy boxes, garden statues, lampshades and tattoo designs. In Debbi’s vision, everything is a canvas!

Her main mediums are acrylic paints and Rapidograph pens. She has experimented with mixed media pieces, created many logos for local companies and done advertising print pieces.

Debbi has painted countless murals in the Pittsburgh area for homes and businesses along with several private commission paintings. She has exhibited paintings at Boxheart Gallery, Crazy Mocha in Bloomfield, and Art All Night.

Debbi is always searching for the next unique project to bring art to life!