Here is a list of a few of the better known companies that I have worked for, along with excerpts from some of the nice letters some have sent me. Also, read some feedback on my website...not clients, just new friends.

"I'm so HAPPY with the way it looks. The design is beautiful and perfectly matches the mood and style of the book. Great design ideas!...Thank you again for being so talented. I'm so happy I chose you!

Debra Finerman
Author of "Mademoiselle Victorine"

"Wonderful! You are absolutely the BEST! Thank you so much for being so efficient and for you're ability to "get things done," a rare quality in a person in business and in life. You are truly a gem to work with. Thank you, thank you , thank you!...love my websites!!!!

Dr. Janet Bond Brill
Nutritionist and author of "Cholesterol Down"

"We just got in first proofs and they look MAHVELOUS! (with many thanks to you). ...I will DEFINITELY keep you in mind for future work!"

Ann Bobco
Executive Art Director
Simon & Schuster
New York, NY

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

Sharon J. Horan
Advertising Coordinator
IBM Corporation
Kingston, NY

"At long last, here are the frames made from using your wonderful illustrations! I am very pleased with how they look."

Jane Barnet
Artemis Designs, LTD
New York, NY

"I just received our printed samples for The Gingerbread Man and I wanted to send you a set so you can share in our joy at seeing the finished results. You did a great job with your handlettering…Thanks again for all your good work!"

David Saylor
Creative Director
Scholastic Press
New York, NY

"Thanks for helping us out in a bind. I appreciate the time crunch you were working under in order to complete the art for our deadline. We are very pleased with the final results."

Sharon A. Baker
Program Supervisor
Motivation Excellence, Inc.
Schaumberg, IL

"You are indeed a very special talent."

David A. Lizotte
President, GunnDesign
Boston, MA

"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 1996 catalog."

Jane Barnet
Special Projects
Galison Books
New York, NY

"Thank you for your contribution to our card design program. As always your artwork it terrific."

Betty Chugranis
Prudent Publishing Company
Ridgefield Park, NJ

"Your illustration of the classic monkey poses for the article on ethics is wonderful. It ads a touch of humor to CONSULT which is both powerful and playful. Thank you for working so well with us on such short notice."

Christine M. Infante
Mercer Meidinger Hansen
Boston, MA

"You did a beautiful job! We enjoyed working with you."

Karen Tureck
Harcourt Brace School Production
Orlando, FL

"The maps look great and your border treatments ad the perfect touch without getting to busy."

Julie Heyduk
Graphic Designer
Herman Adler Design Group
Evanson, IL

Website Feedback

Wow!!!!!! Checked out your whole site. FANTASTIC. You sure have a unique talent. I think you should charge more for your ink drawings. —Dad

I think this is probably the most beautiful site (from my perspective) that I have ever browsed...and have spent a happy hour viewing it on my laptop. —Joan

I just visited your web-site & it is really interesting in many respects... I particularly liked the fact that it was easy to navigate and didn't have visual overload (a bug of mine about web-sites). It was also diverse, personal, informative and fun. —Laura

I just had a look at your web site—very impressive indeed. Your use of Flash with text and graphics is superb. Nice work! —Brendhan

While feeding my addiction to fonts, I came across your website—Quite impressive. Thanks for the eye candy! I truly enjoyed your creativity. —Jenna

It is a lovely site, your work is stunningly beautiful and the interjection of personal information warms it. —Barbara

I saw your website, and I was absolutely KNOCKED OUT!! Great job!!!! — Phil

Superb work on show at your website! I especially like your typographic work. —Martin

I searched for Papyrus font and happened on your site. What a great experience: warmth, smiles, good info. How come I feel like I'm standing still when I read your stuff! Keep up the good work. —Beth

Your work is just gorgeous. I'm so glad I came across it! —Jennifer

This is a beautiful page. Of course, since you are advertising your artistic capabilities, you couldn't really afford to do anything shy of stunning, could you? Ergonomically, it works too, I find it easy to get around, and pleasant to interact with. Bravo. —SB

Simply Magnificent! Loads like a dream, your humor is perfect, but Sheriden is a much better illustrator :-)! Really Chris, your work is outstanding! —Bob

I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your website. Very informative, creative and funny. Your work is very professional and well done! —Marsha

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