Chris woods biography artist railway

Some artists struggle for years in obscurity. A few find fame and glory young, their talents celebrated, their work snapped up by collectors who pay top dollar to acquire a piece or two.

Chris Woods falls into that latter category; his extraordinary talent gained attention just as he was beginning his career.

A Romance With Steam: Railway Paintings of Chris Woods

Having exhibited in more than 20 solo shows and appearing in group shows in Canada and the United States, his work is found in numerous public and private collections worldwide. He is well known for his photo-realist style and visual commentary on consumer culture as his art captures the essence of pop culture in the late 20th century and the new millennium.

It blends the consumerism of convenience stores and fast-food restaurants with sacred religious artistic traditions; in this way, Chris creates his own unique take on hyper-realism. His painting McDonald’s Nation has become a symb Railway Art Prints and Original Paintings by Chris Woods, carousel XIXIV