Chris Viau

Studio Member since 2011

Chris Viau was born in 1977 and currently resides in the city of Evanston. Chris’ work straddles the line between abstract and representational. This is due to his planned, yet dynamic, brush and line work. Upon first glance one sees a blend of colors and textures that reveal themselves as lush landscapes or weathered coastlines. He approaches art making with a high level of enthusiasm and is eager to experiment with new techniques.  Chris is also a published poet. He has published four illustrated poetry books: Chicago Seasons, Being in Harmony with Nature, My Own Ways Through This Life, and Autumn in the Northwest. Viau’s art has been featured on studio merchandise and ArtLifting. Recent exhibitions include Perceptions of Flow:Movement at Evanston Art Center and our annual guest juried exhibition Perennial Hug. 

“My favorite thing about being an artist is I can let my wild imagination show. The images that inspire me are landscapes. I feel that making landscapes is the best way to show my talent as an artist. Mostly I use chalk pastel and watercolor.”