After working for nine years in Rochester, NY as an illustrator, Christian relocated to New York City in 1995 to produce historical illustrations for an international publisher. His proximity to the museums of Manhattan, Boston and Philadelphia allowed him to study the masters and determine exactly what part of art history he was most interested in. The work of John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla Bastida, and the early impressionists helped Christian focus on the narrow intersection of impressionism and tonalism that occurred at the end of the 19th century.

Christian studied at The Art Student's League of New York with figurative artist Dean Keller, and portrait artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and Nelson Shanks. Christian continued his studies with Nelson Shanks at his Philadelphia atelier Studio Incamminati.  Christian also takes annual painting trips to Colorado and Utah where he paints outdoors to refresh his studio work.  

Christian exhibits throughout western New York, Colorado and Utah, and has works in public and private collections around the world. His work is also on permanent display within the Elizabeth Collection, located at 565 Blossom Road in Rochester, NY.

Christian is the director of Boxart Street Atelier, a privately owned school of drawing and painting in Charlotte, NY.

He currently resides in Rochester, NY with his wife Michele and their daughter Violet.