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

hosp
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.

mit
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

Product spot illustrations
ink and watercolor
Blauer Uniforms

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

Site map illustration closeup
Adobe Illustrator
The Trustees

Map illustration
12×10 ink and watercolor
Alumni Holidays

pencil

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

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

bern
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