Hello, I’m Chris, a self-taught British artist based in Churchdown, Gloucestershire.

I work in dry mediums like charcoal, graphite and pastel, creating characterful animal portraits, mostly of wildlife and beloved pets.

I’ve always loved the natural world and with a background in photography, I have plenty of images to draw from (excuse the pun).

Though I’ve always had a knack for drawing, it wasn’t until I tried using charcoal that things seemed to click into place. I mostly drew for myself and made the occasional portrait of someones favourite singer, actor or dog as a gift. It wasn’t until the lockdowns that I started to draw more frequently and when I was made redundant from twelve years as a camera salesman, I knew it was time to try my hand as a full-time artist.

I now create original artworks, take on commissions and produce high quality prints and greetings cards.

Achievements

Broadway Arts Festival 2026 - Finalist