Chris' work has long been a favourite in the gallery. All of his paintings feature a gaunt man and his faithful Jack Russell (Barton Darcy) as they walk around the countryside along the North Norfolk Coastline. His paintings come with humorous 'ditties' - small four-line poems about the world as the dog sees it.

Originally a qualified illustrator and trained graphic designer, Chris now paints full time from his studios in Bedfordshire and Norfolk. He grew up with a huge interest in cartooning and cites artists such as Paul Sample, Gray Jolliffe and Ralph Steadman as having an early influence on his work. He has been interested in drawing for most of his life and always keeps sketchbooks.

Oh, and he likes to visit the Norfolk coast for a beer and inspiration when time and finance allows....