From an early age, Chris has been drawing all sorts of things…but it was cars that attracted him most. He always excelled in art classes in school and continued to draw through his completion of an art degree from CSU, Fullerton, in Orange County, CA.
During his years in college, he fell in love with filmmaking and the artistic expression that film can inspire. After college, he moved to Los Angeles and began working with film producers and art directors on numerous films. Several years later, Chris realized that working in the industry was taking a toll on him and his enjoyment of life. Knowing that art always seemed to relax him, he started drawing again. It was during this time that numerous automotive makeover shows hit the TV airwaves where each project had a concept drawing done of the desired outcome for the car.
Taking a cue from a movie line, “Find a need, fill a need”, Chris figured there were plenty of people in America who would love to have a concept illustration of their “in progress” project. They needed something to aspire to and help keep the energy up through the peaks and valleys of daunting projects. Taking his skills from college and mixing them with his background in film, Chris manages to transform simple white paper into inspirational automotive art.
Having a vintage ’67 Mustang himself, one that was purchased new by his mother, he knew muscle cars would be a good place to start. Street Rods and Customs were not far behind.
Chris hopes to branch out Cars By Chris into other automotive related products that will be available through his website in the near future.