"Spring Happiness" Painting

Chris Arnold is an American artist and illustrator whose work explores the deep connections between nature, environmental awareness, and conservation. He wants his paintings to tell the story of nature by being the visual voice of animals, plants, and the environments in which they exist. Influenced by cartoonists, Impressionists, and the Art Nouveau movement, Arnold’s work blends bold, expressive forms with intricate natural elements, creating compositions that are both playful and thought-provoking. His art is a reflection of his passion for environmental consciousness, using visual storytelling to inspire curiosity and action. Whether painting in his studio, his garden or immersed in the wild, he seeks to capture the spontaneity, beauty, and resilience of the natural world. Arnold received an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a BFA from The University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Arnold’s work has been extensively exhibited with notable works created for the Ron Finley Project, House Beautiful and the U.S. National Park Service. The artist lives and works in Chicago, IL.