Christine Peterson Nungala was born in at Papunya in central Australia. Christine Peterson now lives at Mt Liebig (Watiyawanu) with her family. Christine is part of an illustrious painting family, including her mother, Topsy Peterson, and her aunt, Lilly Kelly Napangardi.

After a long bout of ill-health, Christine began painting in 2001. Her principal dreaming is Tina Tjinapa (Willy Wagtail), and her other painting subjects are the sand hills of her country and their associated Dreamings.

Due to the lack of quality Central Art is unable to present a photograph of the artist.