Chris was trained as an illustrator but gravitated toward graphic design. For many years he was an 'old school' visualiser and worked for a number of larger agencies specialising in FMCG. (Jargon for the sort of stuff you put in your shopping trolley). In order to fully understand client objectives, Chris was asked to do more N.B.D. and account handling. This is probably why his motto is 'on-brief, on-budget and on-time'.

Chris is also a successful artist selling his popular paintings with witty and ditties all about Barton and his best friend Darcy the Jack Russel. These can now be found in galleries across the country.