Christine Brailsford is an illustrator, designer, sculpture, and surfer living in North County, San Diego, California. A graduate of The Laguna College of Art & Design (BFA with honors in Illustration), she studied the art of children's books. She continually explores new innovative designs and mediums.

Christine's work is inspired by her imagination, personal experiences, love of nature and living things. She is mostly known for her ornate wood carvings and whimsical pen and ink drawings. Currently, she is shaping handplanes for bodysurfing and paipo/bellyboards.