Biographie

Kristin is an accomplished carpenter, having learned the trade from her grandfather Bill, and father Bruce, both Master Carpenters.

Kristin's paternal aunt; Paula Sawyer, appeared in Tom Cruise's 'Days of Thunder,' as one of three nurses who wheeled Cruise's character Cole into the ER after the major crash scene. Kristin's aunt had been a long-time employee of Halifax Hospital in Daytona beach, Fl, where the scene was filmed.

In 2021, during the COVID pandemic lock-down, Kristin wrote and illustrated a 53-page cartoon horse book called: 'The Grass Is Always Greener... a collection of Kirby & Clyde cartoons.' The artist began drawing the characters; Kirby and Clyde when she was just 17 years old. The same year (2021) she also completed her western screenplay 'Canyon of the Damned.' Copyright 2021.

Kristin's maternal grandfather Wilbur 'Bill' Silva was a pin-up artist during WWII. While serving in the 5th Airforce he painted numerous pin-ups on bombers, fighters, and jeeps. After the Airforce he went into advertising design, and architectural rendering.

Kristin is an accomplished equestrian, having ridden horses since the age of 18 months. She is also an outspoken advocate against horse abuse and slaughter.