From Brushstrokes to Web Pages: The Artistic Advantage in Web Design

Hello again! It’s Christine Cousart, back with another entry on my journey and the unique blend of art and technology at Copper Coin Web Design. This time, I want to take you back to where it all really began for me—growing up in New Zealand.

My early years were spent in a bustling household, with my parents engaged in major projects that often drew them away. Eventually, we moved to the United States with only one suitcase each, embarking on a new chapter in Los Angeles. The transition was quite a shock for a small-town girl like me, suddenly thrust into the world of valley girls at Chatsworth High School. Yes, I can talk like a valley girl….like you know, like, like, like, that’s what they said all of the time…LIKE! Regardless, what defined me during those years was my love for art.

I vividly remember my first oil painting at the age of eight. That experience opened my heart to the world of colors and creativity. Awarded a scholarship to a summer program at Cal State University, thanks to my dedicated art teacher, I later trained privately under Professor Pellegrino who was at Jacksonville University for many years and who focused heavily on abstract expressionism. Balancing life with raising kids, I chose to pursue my passion for painting by being privately tutored by Professor Pellegrino in the evening time.

Even today, I continue to paint, accepting commissions whenever I can. Why share this part of my story? Because designing a website is not merely a technical task—it’s an artistic endeavor. Knowing how to harmonize colors, select the right images, and create a focal point on a webpage are crucial skills rooted in art. Every web design is a canvas, and understanding elements like repetition, line movement, and emphasis turns a simple site into a compelling visual experience.