Chris Turnham Illustration
Photo by Dan Cole.
Chris Turnham lives and works in Los Angeles. He has worked in both feature and television animation and has contributed illustrations to publications and children’s books.
Of course his style appeals very much to my eye and love of the mid century life.
This could be fresh out of a book from 50+ years ago…. fabulous.
Interesting to see some floral and botanical studies too.
Illustrations of intrepid explorers….
and places Chris has also explored.
But my absolute favourites are his his beautiful architectural pieces… was this the bridge used in the film Grease, I wonder ?
Many of these illustrations are commissions.
Or just plain jaw-droppingly wonderful ! Lol
I love Chris’s use of the sun in these sleepy suburban dwellings.
He has even covered the Eames House, below. Stunning work Chris.
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His use of light and shadows/shade is so very effective and makes his work come alive… almost appearing to be a photograph. Fabulous. I love his varied use of color for the skies… really captures a seasonal mood.
I think his observations are almost as fine as yours Joy 😉 thanks for sharing them
This is not my usual favorite “style”, but I love his work! It makes me feel so light and carefree; rather like I am floating through LA.
Thanks Susan, I thought the same. Somehow life in Chris’s world is always sunny, mellow and easy going… not a bad place to live : )
I grew up in the southern Arizona Sonoran Desert — love the fresh, graphic
cactus illustrations.
Thanks Vivianne, I imagine the light there is really unique too.