Chris Holt was born in Seattle. He received his BA/BFA from the University of Washington in Art and Graphic Design in 1992 and graduated from the Gary Faigin Atelier at Gage Academy of Art in Seattle in 2020. Inspired by Faigin, Edward Hopper, Norman Lundin, and others, Chris is known for his strong compositions, visual storytelling capabilities, and thought-provoking, symbolic oil paintings. In his work Chris often combines flowers, landscapes, cloudscapes, architectural spaces, and everyday objects into luminous, indelible scenes filled with emotion, harmony and intrigue. Thoughtful, imaginative and unexpected, filled with layers of light and color: Chris captures the essence and emotion of fleeting moments, creating works of lasting beauty that bring joy, remembrance, fulfillment and inspiration. You can find Chris' paintings at Lynn Hanson Gallery, Domicile Gallery, and here on his website. He is a member of Plein Air Washington Artists. His award-winning paintings have been featured in several Northwest galleries and exhibitions.