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My name is Chris, I am an Children’s Author and illustrator based in Bendigo, Australia. I've worked on many cool projects over the years, some of which you'll see right here. I have released several books with Scholastic Australia (2 of which I have authored) and recently worked as Design Supervisor and Character Designer on the TV adaptation of "The Day My Butt Went Psycho" by Andy Griffiths.

In 2015 I was approached by Random House NY to contribute to a set of Little Golden Books based on the Star Wars franchise. My 5th Golden Book with them "STAR WARS: THE BIG GOLDEN BOOK OF ALIENS, CREATURES AND BEASTS" is OUT NOW!

I’ve also just completed the Pixel Raiders series written by TV personalities and gaming fanatics Steven “BAJO” O’Donnell and Stephanie “HEX” Bendixson. The fifth and final book Lava Island is out now.

My brand new series with author Nova Weetman and published through Hardie Grant Egmont is called NOAH and BLUE’S ZOONIVERSE. All 4 books “The Speedy Spidersaurus”, “The Outstanding Octokey”, “The Marvelous Moleon” and “The Tumbling Tigerdillo” are all out now!

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Hey Nerds! I'll be appearing next weekend at NERDMANIA in Shepparton. I'll have some books for sale, which I'll happily scrawl in and I'll also be hosting 2 drawing workshops for kids (7-12) through the day. Contact @wordandmouth for details about booking a spot. Hope to see you there! PS. How good is this artwork by Bendigo's own @godonvoodoomoon ?
Hey Nerds! I'll be appearing next weekend at NERDMANIA in Shepparton. I'll have some books for sale, which I'll happily scrawl in and I'll also be hosting 2 drawing workshops for kids (7-12) through the day. Contact @wordandmouth for details about booking a spot. Hope to see you there! PS. How good is this artwork by Bendigo's own @godonvoodoomoon ?
Anyone else catch those new Masters of the Universe action figures that were unveiled? They definitely made my wallet nervous. ... Anyway, I haven’t done much fan art for a while, so I thought this might be a good excuse. #motu #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #melbourneillustrator #melbourneillustration #fanartfriday #fanart #procreate #ipadpro
Anyone else catch those new Masters of the Universe action figures that were unveiled? They definitely made my wallet nervous. ... Anyway, I haven’t done much fan art for a while, so I thought this might be a good excuse. #motu #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #melbourneillustrator #melbourneillustration #fanartfriday #fanart #procreate #ipadpro
Thanks to Leesa from @little_bookroom for capturing the creating process of The Batagator. So many good potential #Zooniverse ideas formed with @novaweetman and room full of inventive young writers in the making. . . . #zooniverse #noahandblueszooniverse #melbourneillustrator #illustratormelbourne #hardiegrantegmont #novaweetman #chriskennett @hardiegrantegmont
A Batagator terrorises Mr Davy the teacher, while Noah attempts to capture it with his reverse gun! ... Had a fantastic time making mashimals with @novaweetman and a talented bunch of kids at @little_bookroom. ... We created weird creatures and thought up crazy stories. A perfect way to spend a chilly Saturday afternoon. #zooniverse #noahandblueszooniverse #melbourneillustrator #illustratormelbourne #hardiegrantegmont #novaweetman #chriskennett
A Batagator terrorises Mr Davy the teacher, while Noah attempts to capture it with his reverse gun! ... Had a fantastic time making mashimals with @novaweetman and a talented bunch of kids at @little_bookroom. ... We created weird creatures and thought up crazy stories. A perfect way to spend a chilly Saturday afternoon. #zooniverse #noahandblueszooniverse #melbourneillustrator #illustratormelbourne #hardiegrantegmont #novaweetman #chriskennett
FUN FACT: The illustrations for the two latest #zooniverse books were planned ahead of time using my iPad and the Procreate app. ... Here’s several hours worth of the roughing process for “The Marvellous Moleon” condensed into a less tedious 30 seconds. ... Surprisingly, these first passes are what actually made it into the book. Save for a few minor tweaks. I assure you, this is rarely the case. @novaweetman @hardiegrantegmont #noahandblueszooniverse #novaweetman #chriskennett #hardiegrantegmont #kidlitart #melbourneillustrator #illustratormelbourne
FUN FACT: The illustrations for the two latest #zooniverse books were planned ahead of time using my iPad and the Procreate app. ... Here’s several hours worth of the roughing process for “The Marvellous Moleon” condensed into a less tedious 30 seconds. ... Surprisingly, these first passes are what actually made it into the book. Save for a few minor tweaks. I assure you, this is rarely the case. @novaweetman @hardiegrantegmont #noahandblueszooniverse #novaweetman #chriskennett #hardiegrantegmont #kidlitart #melbourneillustrator #illustratormelbourne
Book Birthday love from @hardiegrantegmont ・・・ Happy July book birthday to these beautiful babes! Publishing this month and available in your local bookstore RIGHT NOW we have lots to love and fill your bookshelves with: 💕 @ailsawild brand new series The Naughtiest Pixie, illustrated by the lovely @saoirselouscribbles 💕 There’s a Tiger Out There by @sophievmasson and illustrated by @ruthpwaters 💕 Where’s the Footy is the perfect gift for footy mad kids these school holidays by @chrisroytaylor 💕 the next two Zooniverse books are here! @crikeyboy @novaweetman. 💕 get your hands on a brand new Billie B Mystery Bind-up @sallyrippin. 💕 now one for the older kids, A Good Girls Guide To Murder is the perfect school holiday thriller! @hojay92. 💕 💕 #theresatigeroutthere #wheresthefooty #naughtiestpixie #thenaughtiestpixie #ailsawild #billiebbrown #billiebmystery #sallyrippin #zooniverse #agoodgirlsguidetomurder #hardiegrantegmont #egmontuk #electricmonkey #littleharebooks #newbooks #bookbirthday #aussiebookworm #loveozmg #aussiereaders #aussiebooks
Book Birthday love from @hardiegrantegmont ・・・ Happy July book birthday to these beautiful babes! Publishing this month and available in your local bookstore RIGHT NOW we have lots to love and fill your bookshelves with: 💕 @ailsawild brand new series The Naughtiest Pixie, illustrated by the lovely @saoirselouscribbles 💕 There’s a Tiger Out There by @sophievmasson and illustrated by @ruthpwaters 💕 Where’s the Footy is the perfect gift for footy mad kids these school holidays by @chrisroytaylor 💕 the next two Zooniverse books are here! @crikeyboy @novaweetman. 💕 get your hands on a brand new Billie B Mystery Bind-up @sallyrippin. 💕 now one for the older kids, A Good Girls Guide To Murder is the perfect school holiday thriller! @hojay92. 💕 💕 #theresatigeroutthere #wheresthefooty #naughtiestpixie #thenaughtiestpixie #ailsawild #billiebbrown #billiebmystery #sallyrippin #zooniverse #agoodgirlsguidetomurder #hardiegrantegmont #egmontuk #electricmonkey #littleharebooks #newbooks #bookbirthday #aussiebookworm #loveozmg #aussiereaders #aussiebooks
Hey young Mashimal Makers! @novaweetman and I are holding a workshop @little_bookroom in Carlton North on Sat 13 July at 3pm. There’s an event link, with full details, in my bio✏️🎩 ... #noahandblueszooniverse #hardiegrantegmont #melbourneillustrator #melbourneillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor
Hey young Mashimal Makers! @novaweetman and I are holding a workshop @little_bookroom in Carlton North on Sat 13 July at 3pm. There’s an event link, with full details, in my bio✏️🎩 ... #noahandblueszooniverse #hardiegrantegmont #melbourneillustrator #melbourneillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor
Happy "Book Birthday" to the latest creations to emerge Noah and Blue's Zooniverse! Thanks to @novaweetman and @hardiegrantegmont for letting me be a part of this fun series! Also to Kristy Lund-White @roman_italic for putting together these books and that amazing title design! . . . #noahandblueszooniverse #hardiegrantegmont #melbourneillustrator #victorianillustration #melbourneillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #novaweetman #chriskennett
Happy "Book Birthday" to the latest creations to emerge Noah and Blue's Zooniverse! Thanks to @novaweetman and @hardiegrantegmont for letting me be a part of this fun series! Also to Kristy Lund-White @roman_italic for putting together these books and that amazing title design! . . . #noahandblueszooniverse #hardiegrantegmont #melbourneillustrator #victorianillustration #melbourneillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #novaweetman #chriskennett
It’s been a while since I added to my #mondaymorningcartoonflashback lineup. Here’s Peter Potomus to add to the collection of amazing Hanna Barbera character designs. ... #peterpotomus #hannabarbera #cartoons #cartoonnetwork #ipadpro #procreate #mondaymorningcartoonflashback
It’s been a while since I added to my #mondaymorningcartoonflashback lineup. Here’s Peter Potomus to add to the collection of amazing Hanna Barbera character designs. ... #peterpotomus #hannabarbera #cartoons #cartoonnetwork #ipadpro #procreate #mondaymorningcartoonflashback
So pleased to announce that I am now represented by the amazing folks at @bookedoutagency . . . So if you’re interested in having me at your school, library or event then just visit www.bookedout.com or just click the link in my bio. 🤓
So pleased to announce that I am now represented by the amazing folks at @bookedoutagency . . . So if you’re interested in having me at your school, library or event then just visit www.bookedout.com or just click the link in my bio. 🤓
Check out the full program for @textmarksthespot ! Places go fast, so if your school or class is interested in coming along to these FREE sessions, contact the box office at gotix@bendigo.vic.gov.au Awesome line up once against n from the hard working team that puts this event together every year. #textmarksthespot #bendigowritersfestival #bendigowritersfestival2019
Check out the full program for @textmarksthespot ! Places go fast, so if your school or class is interested in coming along to these FREE sessions, contact the box office at gotix@bendigo.vic.gov.au Awesome line up once against n from the hard working team that puts this event together every year. #textmarksthespot #bendigowritersfestival #bendigowritersfestival2019
Official program launch of @bgowritersfest tomorrow ・・・ Recognise this face? Greg Fleet hits Bendigo tomorrow to help launch Festival 2019! We’re showing off a new venue and showcasing a stellar lineup of writers and thinkers. Keep your eyes peeled here for all the exciting reveals...
Official program launch of @bgowritersfest tomorrow ・・・ Recognise this face? Greg Fleet hits Bendigo tomorrow to help launch Festival 2019! We’re showing off a new venue and showcasing a stellar lineup of writers and thinkers. Keep your eyes peeled here for all the exciting reveals...
***NEW BOOKS!*** Received my advance copies of “The Marvellous Moleon” and “ The Tumbling Tigerdillo” to complete the set of Noah and Blue’s Zooniverse! . . . These brand new additions written by @novaweetman and published by @hardiegrantegmont will be available from June 1st. . . . #noahandblueszooniverse #hardiegrantegmont #melbourneillustrator #victorianillustration #melbourneillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #novaweetman #chriskennett
***NEW BOOKS!*** Received my advance copies of “The Marvellous Moleon” and “ The Tumbling Tigerdillo” to complete the set of Noah and Blue’s Zooniverse! . . . These brand new additions written by @novaweetman and published by @hardiegrantegmont will be available from June 1st. . . . #noahandblueszooniverse #hardiegrantegmont #melbourneillustrator #victorianillustration #melbourneillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #novaweetman #chriskennett
Thrilled to be a part of this year’s @textmarksthespot with a host a brilliant book creators! These sessions are free for schools and are always jam packed. So, if your school/class is interested, book in nice and early! ・・・ Schools have now received their save the date and pre-program announcements so we can share the great news that the following amazing Australian writers/illustrators will join us this year... ABC Heywire Aunty Fay Muir Alice Pung Chris Ferrie Chris Kennett Fleur Ferris Glenda Millard Liam Runnalls Lorraine Marwood Randa Abdel Fattah R.A Spratt Sue Lawson Sue McPherson and more… #tmts #textmarksthespot #schoolsday #bendigowritersfestival #explorebendigo #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #australianchildrensbooks #loveozya #read #latrobebendigo #latrobeuni
Thrilled to be a part of this year’s @textmarksthespot with a host a brilliant book creators! These sessions are free for schools and are always jam packed. So, if your school/class is interested, book in nice and early! ・・・ Schools have now received their save the date and pre-program announcements so we can share the great news that the following amazing Australian writers/illustrators will join us this year... ABC Heywire Aunty Fay Muir Alice Pung Chris Ferrie Chris Kennett Fleur Ferris Glenda Millard Liam Runnalls Lorraine Marwood Randa Abdel Fattah R.A Spratt Sue Lawson Sue McPherson and more… #tmts #textmarksthespot #schoolsday #bendigowritersfestival #explorebendigo #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #australianchildrensbooks #loveozya #read #latrobebendigo #latrobeuni
Great night at the @cbcaustralia judges talk listening to Mandy Cooper and Jo Pankridge discuss this years shortlisted and notable books. Even managed to snag few raffle prizes too! My read pile just grew a little bigger. . . . Check the picture tags for authors accounts 🤓
Great night at the @cbcaustralia judges talk listening to Mandy Cooper and Jo Pankridge discuss this years shortlisted and notable books. Even managed to snag few raffle prizes too! My read pile just grew a little bigger. . . . Check the picture tags for authors accounts 🤓
RIP Peter Mayhew a truely sad day for all Star Wars fans 😔
RIP Peter Mayhew a truely sad day for all Star Wars fans 😔
Had a great afternoon with the Creative Graders making up silly books and characters. Creative Graders is an after school group for grades 4-6 who give up their time to sit, learn, write, draw and maybe listen to an author or two. . . . Next week they’ll get to hang out with the award winning @glitter_rainy !
Had a great afternoon with the Creative Graders making up silly books and characters. Creative Graders is an after school group for grades 4-6 who give up their time to sit, learn, write, draw and maybe listen to an author or two. . . . Next week they’ll get to hang out with the award winning @glitter_rainy !
1000 doors exhibit. Creepy and disorientating. Much better at night too. #bendigoeasterfestival #bendigoeasterparade #bendigotourism @1000doors
1000 doors exhibit. Creepy and disorientating. Much better at night too. #bendigoeasterfestival #bendigoeasterparade #bendigotourism @1000doors
Bendigo’s brand new dragon Dai Gum Loong was introduced to the city today. As we also said farewell to Sun Loong as he goes into retirement. Easter is always a treat here. #bendigoeasterfestival #bendigoeasterparade #bendigotourism
Bendigo’s brand new dragon Dai Gum Loong was introduced to the city today. As we also said farewell to Sun Loong as he goes into retirement. Easter is always a treat here. #bendigoeasterfestival #bendigoeasterparade #bendigotourism
Bendigo torch light parade 🔥 #bendigoeasterfestival #bendigoeasterparade #bendigotourism
Bendigo torch light parade 🔥 #bendigoeasterfestival #bendigoeasterparade #bendigotourism