Chris Nixon

Chris Nixon is an illustrator and designer based in Perth, Western Australia. His work is influenced by surf, skate, music and contemporary pop culture with an emphasis on the hand-drawn form. Accompanying his commercial work, Nixon has created several large scale artworks which have been installed around the state. In addition to his commercial illustration, Nixon has been published in over 10 children's books. In 2011 Nixon was named in the top 100 New Creatives by CMYK magazine.

Books by Chris Nixon

Lights Out, Leonard

Josh Pyke, Chris Nixon

A cheeky story about night-time fears from award-winning Australian singer and songwriter Josh Pyke.

Meet... Captain Cook

Rae Murdie, Chris Nixon

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great explorer, Captain Cook.

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