Detail, dedication, and love of the craft are what best describe my approach to illustration—traditional drawings executed with pencils, pens, and a strong eye for design and composition. I have illustrated a range of subjects for book publishing, editorial, and educational purposes and accept portrait commissions as requested. In an increasingly “digital” and automated world, I keep an authentic handcraft alive by producing real art that you can touch and hold.

“Chris, I am delighted it has worked out for you to do some work for Galison Books! The artwork is beautiful. I know it will translate well to a holiday card for our Holiday catalog.”

—Jane Barnet
Special Projects, Galison Books
New York, NY

Kagins-Pittsburgh
Kagin’s 2019 ANA Auction
Book cover illustration and design • 9×12 color pencil
Kagin’s Auctions

Kagin’s 2017 ANA Auction
Book cover illustration and design • 9×12 sratchboard
Kagin’s Auctions

OregonTrail
The Oregon Trail
Book cover illustration, design, and handlettering • 9×12 pen and ink
The Folio Society

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The Fine Art of Hospitality
Book cover illustration, design, and hand lettering • 11×14 watercolor
DPI

Life to the Full
Book cover illustration, design, and hand lettering • 9×14 color pencil
Douglas Jacoby, author
DPI

Mark Twain
2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Silver Dollar
11×14 pencil on paper
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

Martin Luther King • The Dream Realized
11×14 pencil on paper
©The King Center

Eleanor Roosevelt
2014 Eleanor Roosevelt First Spouse Gold Coin
11×14 pencil on paper
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
12×9 pen and ink
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Baby Bella
9×12 pencil on paper
Private commission

The Jefferson Cutter House & Whittemore Park
12×9 pen and ink
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum

B29 bomber cutaway illustration
18×10 ink and watercolor
Houghton Mifflin

Exploration map and spot illustrations
ink and watercolor
Houghton Mifflin

Blauer Uniforms Brochure
Product and spot illustrations • ink and watercolor
Houghton Mifflin

Ancient Roman residence and courtyard cutaway illustration
10×10 ink and watercolor
Houghton Mifflin

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The Battery
Interior art and head lettering • pencil on paper
Harper Collins

Dan
Cabin in the Woods
12×9 pen and ink
Private commission

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Einstein’s Dreams
Interior art • 8×10 pen and ink
Alan Lightman, author
Random House


Beacon Hill
20×16 Ink and watercolor
Private commission

Seasons Greetings
10×8 Ink and watercolor
The Gallery Collection

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Native Youth
10×10 scratchboard
Private commission

“Your work is outstanding and a nice addition to our magazine. I enjoyed working with you on this project. Thank you for a fine job.”

—Sharon J. Horan
Advertising Coordinator and Community Relations, IBM
Kingston, NY