Hello, I'm

Chris
Haines

Self-taught painter · Bristol

I paint the places, faces and everyday colour of life around me — in acrylic and watercolour, all made by hand here in Bristol. Have a look around, and if you'd like a piece of your own, just say hello.

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Clifton Suspension Bridge acrylic painting by Bristol artist Chris Haines
Made by hand in Bristol
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About the Artist

A self-taught hand, made in Bristol.

I'm Chris Haines, a self-taught artist living and working in Bristol. Painting is something I came to on my own terms — learning by doing, following colour and instinct rather than any set of rules.

I work in acrylic and watercolour, two mediums I love for their immediacy and their light. Acrylic lets me build bold, confident layers; watercolour keeps everything loose, luminous and alive. Each piece is a chance to chase a particular mood or moment and let it settle on the page.

I'm always happy to consider commissions and create a piece that's entirely your own — a place that means something to you, a subject close to your heart, or simply a feeling you'd like to see in colour. If you have an idea, however formed or unformed, I'd love to hear it.

— Chris

Commissions & Enquiries

Let's begin a piece.

Whether you have a clear vision or only the start of an idea, I'd love to hear from you. Tell me a little about it and I'll reply within two working days.

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