Karate God Busaganashi
This piece was created as a replica of a wooden carved sculpture that is located in a Okinawa Japan. The story is that the the wooden Busaganashi carved statue which serves as the symbol for Miyazato Ei'ichi Sensei's Jundokan dojo in Okinawa, Japan was originally commissioned by a student while traveling in the Philippines. It was given to Miyagi Chojun (a Shinto) who venerated the Busaganashi every day. During an Okinawan air raid in WWII Miyagi's picture of the Busaganashi (which he had acquired in China during his studies) was destroyed. Apparently, the gesture was so overwhelming that it brought the karate master to tears. This piece was a pleasure to learn about and create for such an inspiring story to be continued for many more years to come.
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Christina Miller was born and raised in Memphis, TN. After many attempts trying to figure out what she wanted to be, she ended up with a drafting degree and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Communication, and Business. She worked in various fields from hands on construction, real estate, insurance, and consulting. She began a journey in 2011 that resulted in her giving in to her artistic nature and allowing herself for flourish in her true calling as an artist, sculptor, writer, and all around creator of things to come. Her paintings and other artworks have been sold since 2008 and she continues to create and take commissions from her home studio in a suburb of Memphis, TN. She specializes in acrylic portraits and acrylic abstract realism. You can follower her journey at http://www.aweinspiringart.com
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Colin Wilkinson
For Steampunk Airship Custom Drawing/Painting5.0Christine was great to work with. She took my crazy ideas and made them real (or at least as real as a cat driving an airship can be). Great communication throughout the project. Highly recommended.
BKBecky Kuehn
For Becky's Cake Toppers5.0Christina was GREAT! She stepped up when another maker didn't respond to my request and sent pictures and kept me updated through the whole process. I would definitely work with her again!
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shainna sisler
For An octopus with a chainsaw and guns Project5.0I am super happy with the final project. Christina was very professional, sent me numerous updates and photos while progressing with the project. As soon as she was finished she sent it right out along with a tracking number. I received the pacakge in just a couple days. If I was to need another painting I would absolutely work with her again, as well as recommending anyone else to work with her as well.
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Peter Dickens
For Wedding Cake Topper5.0Excellent work though the timeline was a little tight, and good communication to help give me what I wanted!
JGJose Gallego
For Busaganashi5.0I am completely ecstatic about the finished product. The details were exquisite. My overall experience with Ms. Miller was exceptional.
BEBeverly Eidmann
For Karate God Busaganashi5.0Christina from Sophia's Room was amazing. She kept me abreast of each step of the project she was working on for my husbands special birthday gift. It was the first time I truly found him to be speechless as she took the idea from concept to finished art piece. My husband loves his Busagnashi and is very proud to own this fine piece of art.
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Brad
For Doorway/Lintel Doberman Gargoyle/Grotesque4.8Tina could not have been any easier to work with. My wife and I are so pleased with the results, and wish we had more to ask Tina to work on for us.
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Michael
For Karate God5.0Christine really exceeded my expectations on this project. Her attention to detail is superb. She kept me informed the entire time on all the progress. I would highly recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again If and when I need something else done. Thank you for the outstanding work!!!!
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Mike Horton
For A custome painting/drawing4.8It was a awesome experience, my painting by Sophia's Room was a great piece of art and will be the center piece of my office. She really focused on the spirit of my concept and made a piece of art that I will be proud to show off for decades, her dedication to detail is hands down the best I have seen. I was so happy to have picked Sophia's Room to make this project. Mike H.
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