Chris Valentine is a freelance illustrator based in Johannesburg, South Africa. After discovering the art of Alex Pardee and Derek Hess on record sleeves, he decided to pursue a freelance career with a pencil in one hand and a Wacom tablet in the other. Chris has acquired a reputation for his speed paintings and live drawing events where he is prepared to try his hand at almost anything.
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