Christie is a lifelong artist whose creative journey began in childhood, where early passions for sketching from black-and-white photographs, coloring, and painting with Prang watercolors laid the foundation for a rich artistic career. As a teenager, she was especially drawn to fashion advertisements, which influenced her developing sense of form and design.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising Design from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. At the time, coursework emphasized traditional fine arts, providing her with a strong foundation in classical techniques.

Throughout her career, Christie has worked in a variety of mediums. While raising her children, she painted exclusively in watercolor before moving into pastel, where she gained recognition for her commissioned portraits of children. Today, her primary medium is oil, with pastel still playing a role in select works. Her current focus includes still life paintings—always created from direct observation—and commissioned pet portraits. She has also completed a compelling series of paintings featuring blues and jazz musicians.