Chris is available for demonstrations and workshops in acrylics and oils.

Chris is a full-time professional wildlife artist. He was formally trained for four years as a natural history illustrator, before turning to wildlife painting.

Since leaving college, Chris has rapidly established himself as one of the most exciting young artists emerging on the British wildlife art scene. He has travelled to the African plains and the rainforests of Borneo in search of his subjects, and in 1998 was named International Young Artist of the Year.

Chris works primarily in oils and acrylics at present, but his college training has given him experience of a wide range of media. Demonstrations typically consist of a brief slide-show and a demonstration in oils or acrylics. (Assistance and advice can be given with watercolour, gouache and other media in a workshop environment.)

Making no secret of the short-cuts and techniques needed to produce highly realistic wildlife paintings, Chris can freely demonstrate how to paint troublesome natural textures such as fur, feather and foliage.

His enthusiasm for his subjects, makes for both informative and inspirational tuition.