Chris Gorman

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CHRIS GORMAN
ILLUSTRATOR HIGHLIGHT

 

INDI SURFS

From INDI SURFS, by Chris Gorman (POW!)

 

Chris Gorman is a visionary and, as the drummer for alt-rock, Grammy-nominated band Belly, literally a rock star.  And now, he’s “rocking on” in the world of children’s books. With a style that has the feel of a digital update of Robert McCloskey’s work, Chris draws inspiration from his own kids, sharing the challenges and successes of every-day life through arresting, bold images, spare text and in-your-face type.

 

A DIFFERENT KID

SOUNDS

ROCK ON!

From ONE OF A KIND, by Chris Gorman (Nancy Paulsen Books)

 

In his latest book, ONE OF A KIND, Chris tells the story of a kid who loves to express himself in his very own unique way. Designed with vibrant color construction, full of energy and emotion, this “must have” (according to SLJ) was called out in the NYT, featured in Billboard and in THE ORIGINAL ART 2018. As in his picture book debut, INDI SURFS, Chris alters B&W photographic images, created with camera and computers,  to make striking halftones with rich black shadows. 

 

THROUGH THE CRACKS

FLOWERS

GROWING

WITHIN REACH

From VACANT LOT FLOWERS, a story by Janet Nolan, currently on submission

 

CHRIS GORMAN

After graduating from Clark University with a BFA, Chris spent almost a decade in the music industry, followed by 15  years as a photographer in NYC, providing services to a wide variety of clients on a range of subject matter – from product and fashion to chainsaw wielding chimpanzees. Now, Chris is back in his home state of Rhode Island, surfing and creating, in the company of his wife and kids.
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BOAT

CLEAN UP

From LITTLE ISLAND, a work-in-progress by Chris Gorman

 

CRACKED TV

MONKEY CRATE

HEADPHONES

VINTAGE

 

 

 

Check out our previous Illustrator Highlights:
SARAH ASPINALL  |  THOMAS GONZALEZ  |  HEATHER B. LEE  |  RON BARRETT 
SPECIAL EDITION  |  LUCIANA N. POWELL  |  SHIHO PATE

The Illustrator Highlight is a monthly publication featuring some of the artistic talent represented by East West Literary Agency.

DEBORAH WARREN, EAST WEST LITERARY AGENCY
dwarren@eastwestliteraryagency.com

East West Literary Agency, LLC specializes in children’s books of all genres, from concept, novelty and picture books through young adult literature and everything in between.
We represent both authors and illustrators.

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Chris Gorman is represented by East West Literary Agency.

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