Christopher Willingham A.K.A. The Art of CIP is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. He began his professional career as a Computer Graphics/Environment Artist in the Video Game industry. He also freelances from time to time as an illustrator as well. He has worked for a broad range of companies from advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles to video game giant Electronic Arts Los Angeles.

Place of birth: New York, U.S.A

Education:

Streets of Long Beach and Huntington Beach, California
Triple major: Surfing, Skating, and Graffiti ;)~

California State University Long Beach,
major: Industrial Design

Art Institute of California, Los Angeles
major: Video Game Art & Design.





ARTIST'S STATEMENT:
In Los Angeles there is an immense wealth of visual information to borrow from; nightlife, fashion, film, video games, graphic design, photography, and some amazing Art! For the most part Art brings people together when it is introduced. My mission is explore and express my humanity, but more importantly - to bring people together and improve lives through Art.