Over the past ten years or more Chris has illustrated over 50 educational books for children. Illustrations range from simple line art to detailed colour work as shown here. Chris enjoys the challenge of interpreting the text in ways that make the learning experience fun as well as informative.
The most important aspect of the book illustrator's work is cover design. The cover is the 'first contact' with the reader and must encourage them to pick the book up and look inside.
Chris established his free-lance studio in 1985, focusing mainly on T-shirt print design. This expanded to include graphic design, advertising, the souvenir market, private and council commissions, airbrush art and, of course, book illustration.
Cartoon style art always creates the most desirable response in the viewer - it makes them feel good. It's easier to sell products or information to someone if you have just made them smile!
Quite often all that is required is one colour art. This can be anything from very simple line drawings to complex or realistic illustration. With thousands of such drawings completed, Chris can guarantee top quality at the best price.
Workshops in all aspects of drawing skills are available to schools and interested groups on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.