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More Items of Interest about Chris Sickels

Chris was trained as a painter, graduated with a degree in illustration and began making puppets about six years later. He feels that the use of three dimensional figures and scenery gives a depth to his illustrations that cannot be achieved in other ways. Chris says, "if you experiment and push yourself, your style will evolve." He enjoys speaking to high school students about possible careers in art, from a working artists' point of view. While living in Cincinnatti, Chris was involved in Happen, Inc., a not for profit program using art to enrich the lives of children.

Red Nose Studio illustration

Red Nose Studio's illustrations appear in advertising, magazines, books, newspapers, packaging, character development and animation. Chris' work has been honored by virtually every award institution or annual and has been featured in publications such as How, Print, Creativity, AARP and 3x3 Magazine.

Publications featuring cover art by Red Nose Studio

Chris grew up on a dairy farm and learned to make due with what was at hand. He admired his father and grandfather for being able to fix nearly anything. Chris said, "On a farm, you could lose a days work if you had to run into town to have something repaired." Chris attributes his use of "found objects" to this upbringing. His sets and puppets are a combination wire, fabric, cardboard, wood miniatures and anything within arms reach. Chris once constructed an old-fashioned canister vacuum cleaner from a number of materials including a garlic press, a tire gauge, and a cord from an old electric skillet.

Chris observing his maternal grandfather

All artwork is protected by copyright of the artist.

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