Episode 14: Christopher Nick
Episode 14: Oklahoma native Christopher Nick uses his classically-trained painting skills to create accurately detailed illustrations for major brands, children’s books and historical portraits for the Oklahoma State Capitol. In this episode, Christopher shares how a tiny retro delivery truck named Kirby gave him some financial breathing room and an unexpected introduction to his newest, and arguably most authentic, illustration style and character.Find Christopher: Website: christopher-nick-portfolio Mentioned:Minneapolis Institute of Art (visit) First Avenue Club (visit) The Atelier: Studio Program of Fine Art (learn) Katie McCollow (see) (listen) Mike Wimmer (see) The Room in My Heart, by Beverly Evans, illustrated by Christopher Nick (read) D-Day: American Character, by Steve Lessman (read) Dust Storm, by Jane McKellips, illustrated by Christopher Nick (read)Oklahoma Senate Art Collection (see)Oklahoma Hall of Fame, artist profile (see) Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (visit) Donut Man (visit) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website: https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram: kristybattaniartFacebook: kristybattaniart Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show