October 06, 2021

Want to know the secrets of how to create art for commercially successful product at all levels of the marketplace? Thought so. Chris Chun dishes on dishes... and all the rest.

1 hour 4 minutes

This week, Margo is joined by Australian artist and award winning designer Chris Chun. Chris has an appetite for fun, adventure and great food and when he’s not creating, you can probably find him traveling to some exotic destination, shopping for vintage textiles or eating something delicious. His creativity and ‘say yes to everything’ attitude has taken him all over the world, working for renowned textile studios Diane Harrison Designs in Manchester and Faro Disegni in Rome. Since 2005, Chris has been licensing his artwork to a select group of companies worldwide in tabletop, stationery, home decor and gift accessories. He also exhibits as a fine artist.

Margo and Chris chat about:

Allowing old work to inform new directions (and why you always have to start somewhere)
How traveling and living abroad has impacted his life
His less is more attitude and philosophy on designing
How life experience will contribute to your unique style
The ebbs and flows of inspiration
How he got his foot in the door as a textile designer
Where he sees mediocrity in the surface pattern industry and how he wants to change that
His mentorship program
And much more

Chris is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand which has provided him with everyday inspiration for painting and creating new work. He collaborates with local artisans & craftspeople to produce limited edition products.

Resources Mentioned:

Dead Poets Society (Movie)

Sheridan Bedding

Diane Harrison Designs

Florence Broadhurst

Faro Disegni

Connect with Chris:

Coaching with Chris: Sign up before 10/15/21 and receive a 10% discount using code WINDOWSILLS

[email protected]

https://instagram.com/chrischunstudio

https://www.chrischun.com

https://www.facebook.com/chrischunart

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By Margo Tantau

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October 06, 2021

Want to know the secrets of how to create art for commercially successful product at all levels of the marketplace? Thought so. Chris Chun dishes on dishes... and all the rest.

1 hour 4 minutes

Margo and Chris chat about:

Allowing old work to inform new directions (and why you always have to start somewhere)
How traveling and living abroad has impacted his life
His less is more attitude and philosophy on designing
How life experience will contribute to your unique style
The ebbs and flows of inspiration
How he got his foot in the door as a textile designer
Where he sees mediocrity in the surface pattern industry and how he wants to change that
His mentorship program
And much more