CHRIS PURDIN has worked as an animator, designer and storyboard artist since 1998 for such clients as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Laika, and many others. He also pursues a parallel career in illustration. He's recently illustrated covers for Scott Ralph's "The Pearl" series, including "Seven of Seven" and "The Manila Galleon", and is also seeking work in picture book, middle grade, editorial & advertising illustration. He lives in drizzly Portland, Oregon - that's why he gets so much work done.