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Christie Russert is a Chicago-based illustrator and artist behind Sunshine Canteen. Drawing from her love of the outdoors, vintage design, and travel, Christie creates vibrant artwork that captures warmth, optimism, and a sunshine state of mind.
Sunshine Canteen is Christie’s creative world — a place where illustration, design, and lifestyle meet. Through playful compositions of sunbursts, waves, horizons, and natural textures, Christie translates moments from the outdoors into colorful, modern artwork designed for products and everyday life.
Her work is developed as cohesive art collections and licensed across a variety of products including apparel, accessories, and home goods. Christie collaborates with brands in the outdoor, lifestyle, and creative industries that share a love for adventure, color, and positive energy.
Sunshine Canteen
About Christie
Outside The Studio
When she’s not in the studio, Christie can usually be found outside with her husband and two boys — hiking wooded trails, riding bikes, camping, snowboarding in the winter, or soaking up long beach days along Lake Michigan. She draws endless inspiration from time spent in nature, live music, travel, good coffee, and wandering into new places that spark curiosity.
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