Chris Ellison

Chris Ellison received his formal art training at the Harris School of Art in Franklin, Tennessee, and at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his 30 years as an artist, he has illustrated historical fiction for both adult ad young readers, as well as various children's picture books, including Let Them Play, Rudy Rides the Rails, Pappy's Handkerchief, and That's My Colt.

Chris is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but currently lives in Petal, Mississippi, with his wife, Lesley, and two sons, Henry and Joseph.