Cristina Powell A Brighter Way

I’m Cristina Powell.

In 1988, when I was four days old, I was adopted from Lima, Peru. At fifteen months, I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a movement disorder.

When I look at my paintings, I can’t believe it’s my very own artwork! I’m impressed to see how much I do, including writing creative stories and making others happy, like my friends at the retirement home. It feels so good to smile and be happy. I’m very thankful and proud of what I can do...

Cristina on Channel 5!

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Channel Five News created a short story special on Cristina and the Holiday Art Gallery.

Young Artist Spreads Cheer.

When you are in the presence of Cristina Powell, it is impossible to be anything but happy. Case in point: the knot of frustration in the pit of my stomach that melted away when I met her in the lobby of Children’s Hospital in Boston last week.

I was initially attracted to a display of paintings, or I should say more accurately, a burst of color that woke up my senses. Nevermind that it was a cold, dank November afternoon, I was suddenly warm and overcome with a delightful feeling...

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