For thirty years, Christine Neill has had numerous solo shows on the East Coast and frequently participates in national, international, group and juried shows. Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, Tokonoma Gallery, West Stockbridge, MA., and Art Advisory/Boston represent her work. The honors she has received include a Maryland State Arts Council Fellowship and the Mellon Arts Grant; many private and public collections own her work.

Neill initially studied biology at Skidmore College ultimately graduating with a degree in painting. It was a natural transition from the examination of biological processes to visualizing those processes metaphorically in paint. Her studio practices were influenced by working in bio labs and she can date her interest in the environment and conservation to those early studies.

Neill received an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art's Hoffberger School of Painting, where she studied with Grace Hartigan. After gaining teaching experience at a variety of institutions, she returned to MICA in 1980, where she is a Professor in the Painting Department and Coordinator for the Professional Practices program.