Born
in 1975 in Oakland, California, as a child Chris always had a penchant
for drawing and painting. But he never considered being an artist a
viable vocation until he entered a contest in his senior year of high
school to win a semester scholarship to an art school. His portfolio
prevailed and was awarded the scholarship and Christopher M has never
looked back.
Educated at the noted Academy of Art University in San Francisco,
Christopher M. graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in
Illustration in 2000. He earned awards and honors from the Academy for
his sketchbook, figure painting, landscapes and still life works. He
also earned accolades from the San Francisco Society of Illustrators of
which he is a member.
When asked about his inspirations and internal motivations for creating
his art, Christopher M. pauses introspectively and states, “Generally
speaking, I would like my paintings to communicate my own sense of
morality, my sense of what is true and honest and what is really of
value in life.”
His most recent passion is that of capturing the culinary arts.
Christopher M. creates drama in sharing his personal appreciation for a
job well done. “Like a Master Chef striving to create culinary
excellence, he needs the same proper tools, training and passion as any
fine artist to create a thing of beauty for someone else’s consumption.”
The images fluid with motion captures a stream of consciousness stemming
from the artists appreciation for the hard work and creativity that goes
into any appreciable art form.
Oil paint is his medium of choice for its dexterity and luminous
longevity. Christopher M’s paintings possess a seductive splendor unique
to most work of this genre. His fresh perspective of an old discipline
is one that will surely stand the test of time. With hope and intentions
for growth, we will watch the evolution of this young artist.