about the artist
Chris Kemp is a self-taught artist and designer. He splits his time between working with a wide range of clients- as well as making various “stuff” in his studio located in charleston, SC. When not creating, he enjoys surfing and beach culture, which he often references in his work. His subject matter seeks to find juxtaposition in the everyday monotony and the chaos that surrounds it. he uses bold colors and a blend of tight illustration with loose, expressive layers giving each piece varying dimension and complexity. above all, it’s about having fun and enjoying the process.
press
client list
(in no particular order)
Milepost Magazine
outer surf
chatooga river lodge
yoloha yoga
mex 1 cantina
the folly current
outer banks distilling company
first name basis kitchen
dunes properties
cuda co
huriyali
wagen works auto
one love kombucha
Revelry Brewing
Chico Feo
riptide coffee
waboba
bohemian bull
Flipper Finders
Standard Motorsports
Surf’s Up Exotics
Nectar Sunglasses
carolina surf brand
158 Surf & Skate
Hooked Surfboards
Mckevlin’s Surf Shop
Dead Low
independent brewing
Bert’s Market
Secret Spot Surf Shop
Whalebone Surf Shop
Ravina Surfboards
O’Neill Contracting
Home Team BBQ
Toadfish outfitters
Free Fly
mom’s sweet shop
dare county arts
Flipper Finders
pabst blue ribbon
sweetwater brewing
wave pizza
accolades
2023 1st place north carolina press awards
milepost magazine, “dunebilly”
illustration/ photo illustration/ print
