CHRISTINE Trueman, 42, from Boardmills is a visual artist who has returned to her passion of painting after nearly 20 years concentrating on the family business and bringing up her three boys. Christine has been both surprised and thrilled by the response to her work.
What do you like doing on your day off?
I'm not quite sure what actually constitutes a day off anymore.
Painting, drawing and photography used to be my hobby, something I would
do for pleasure when I had some free time. Now painting has become my
"job" it has kind of muddied the distinction between work and pleasure.
If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and
why?
I like to try new restaurants or ones that change the menu regularly
which is why I love the Ivory in Victoria Square. But if I had to choose
my absolute favourite dish and location it would be in the south of
France, Zanzibar restaurant, risotto Saint-Jacques au champagne, a cool
glass of rose (or two), surrounded by family.
What has been your proudest moment?
I know its cliched but my proudest moments have all involved my
children, they astound me constantly.
How would you describe your taste in clothes?
Unfortunately my risk taking and lack of fear has probably been most
prevalent in my dress sense over the years.
Having never been one to like blending in I think that my wardrobe, like
my art, could be described as 'subtly loud'.
What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Ideally I'd splurge out on shameless luxuries and surround myself with
beautiful art. Realistically I'd probably pay bills and help friends and
family do the same. If I had any left I've always fancied one of those
beautiful purpose built garden studios flooded with natural light.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I once worked as a cosmetic consultant in a busy department store and
thought I was very glam in my smart new uniform of a designer blazer and
long floaty wrap round skirt, until I realised as I was going up the
escalator one day that my skirt was floating down it in the opposite
direction.
What is your greatest remaining ambition?
I have yet to have a solo exhibition, but I would love to someday go it
alone.
If you could spend a day with a celebrity whom would you choose?
I would settle for a whole day with my hubby with no work distractions
and no kids to taxi. In fact I'm going put that on my to-do list.
If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you
want with you?
I-phone, charger and endless power supply.
Favourite things
Ulster Star
05/08/2011