Chris Beckman was born June 12, 1977 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. Chris grew up with his mother. The two have remained close his entire life. His parents divorced when he was three, and it is only recently that he has started rebuilding a connection with his father. A recovering alcoholic, Chris regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and has been sober for eight months--an accomplishment that he's really proud of.

Chris is an abstract painter and has studied at UMass, Mass Art and Suffolk University. His work has been showcased in several exhibits in the Boston area. His goal is to one day open his own gallery and help others realize their artistic potential.

"My paintings are a reflection of my environment. This progression transcends an abstract plane of emotions, through color and texture.

"I have always admired the raw beauty that this world breathes. The urge to capture this pure essence of life is what moves me to express my visions. I am sure that my mother could tell you the exact age I started to draw portraits. Drawing and painting had become my way to understand and to relate to my surroundings.