Chris is an established artist and well known for his dynamic interpretation of land, sea and architecture. His paintings are rich in colour and texture, and are impressionistic or semi abstract in style. Inspired by nature, the countryside of Norfolk and Wales have formed a backdrop to his work.
Being a keen draughtsman, studying, drawing and physically absorbing his chosen environments are key components to Chris's process. Working with acrylic, his mark making is bold and layered, using a brush, palette knife, or just about anything to make the right impression as he tussles with the surface to achieve the desired effect. His painting style is brisk, atmospheric and seemingly carefree, though his consideration of composition and colour is evident.
Chris has been a full time creative since leaving college in 1987. He trained in technical illustration and found his niche as an architectural illustrator, visualiser and concept artist. As a professional painter he has exhibited countrywide, and his work can now be found in many private collections throughout the UK, America, Australia, Japan and Europe. Chris works from in his home studio in Northamptonshire.
Selected Exhibitions
Bircham Gallery, Holt, Norfolk
Gallerytop, Rowsley, Derbyshire
Albany Gallery, Cardiff
John Davies Gallery, Gloucestershire
Highgate Contemporary Art, London
The Robert Fogell Gallery, Stamford
The Saffron Walden Gallery, Essex
The British Art Portfolio, Guilsborough
Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddew, Pwllheli