Chris Huntington was born in upstate New York, the youngest of three and the only daughter of an Air Force Officer.  Her passion for art began at a very early age.  Drawing, painting, and creating of any kind were always her favorite pastimes.
     Other than the usual art classes in the first 12 years of schooling, Chris has never had any kind of formal training in art.  She began painting in earnest in her early twenties, but, it was just a hobby at the time for fun and relaxation.  It was not until her mid thirties that she was encouraged to put herself out there as an artist and make a career of it.  It was then that she began exhibiting her work and taking on commissions.  Her specialty was portraitures.  Over the years she has expanded her interests and her work has become quite diverse.  She still loves to paint people, but will paint just about anything that strikes her fancy.  Chris has always worked with bright colors and has an eye for detail.  She considers herself a photo realist.  She has done extensive traveling and finds a great deal of her subject matter on her travels.  "I believe my work speaks for itself and I don't feel a need to go into detail about each piece. I express myself much better through my work than in words. I want people to look at my paintings and have their own reaction/feeling about my work. There is something to be said for the mystery of a piece of art. It allows people to search inside themselves and draw their own conclusions."
     Chris has done numerous shows, Art Festivals, and private commissions since the mid 80's and has sold her work across the country and in parts of Europe as well.  She has exhibited in shows and galleries in New York, California, and Florida.  She currently lives in Bradenton, Florida with her husband Steve and two cats.