Around Brimfield: Meet local artist Christine Ambrose, plus events, programs and construction news

Famous American artist Georgia O’Keeffe said about art, “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.”

These words reminded me of Christine (Tina) Ambrose, an amazing artist that I have had the privilege of developing a friendship with. Having met her at a birthday party that I was hosting, I was awed when she presented the birthday honoree with a beautiful ceramic bowl that she made, and I felt compelled to get to know more about her. To my surprise, Tina was raised a couple miles from my home and is currently living there while she prepares to sell her childhood home in Brimfield. I was excited when she invited me to tour her home to see more of her artwork. Upon arriving at her home, I was immediately greeted with bright colors and shapes. There was “eye candy” everywhere I looked, and I could not get enough. Hand-painted tile baseboards lined the walls, and colorful tile mosaics adorned the walls. The house tour was delightful and fun.