5th Stage Squared
Christina Pein's Blog Site
(not yet related in any way to the visual appearance of this site)


Fine Art & Digital Works
A condensed gallery of large-format paintings I've done within the past six years. New additions coming soon.

Experience History Overview...Seriously?
BFA Graphic Design; University of Illinois UIUC
10 Years as a Working Creative
6 Years College Faculty Adv/Graphic Design
The Art Institute of California–San Diego
3 Years Graphic Designer II for Motorola
Art Director; Legal Arts
via Aquent Talent Staffing, La Jolla CA
Creative Director; Indigenous Media.
Current Doings
Principal; 5thStage, Art Direction Advertising Design, Illinois/CA. Instructor; Adobe Professional Training; Sterling Ledet & Associates.

Completely Unrelated Stints:
Bartender (aka Tequila Wench)
Photoshop Clipping Path Maker (yeah, all day long click click)
Clueless Graduate Assistant Digital Lab Technician
Accounts Recievable, Family Business (sounds shady doesn't it)
Veterinary Clinic Assistant (this means I cleaned the kennels all day)
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate (twice...sigh)
Sitter for All the Neighbors' Pets & Children
And Many, Many More