Chris Bodily

Chris Bodily – Designer

I'm a freelance illustrator with over fifteen years of professional experience. I'm known for my bold line work and intricate compositions.

Overview

I've worked as a freelance illustrator for over fifteen years. I have professional experience working on magazine covers, children's books, event posters, coloring books, and graphic novels. I can work in a variety of styles, but am known for my bold line work and intricate compositions.
Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Horror Magical Realism Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Comics Non-Fiction
Languages
English
Awards
  • Standart Examiner's Recipient for "Forty Under 40", 2015
  • Utah Arts Festival Recipient for the "People's Choice Award", 2015
  • Nurture the Creative Mind Recipient for "Best Community Artist", 2015
  • City Weekly Arty Award Recipient for "Best Illustration Exhibit", 2013
Certifications
  • Bachelor of Art, Illustration, 2004, Southern Utah University

Work experience

Weber State University Division of Continuing Education

Jun, 2015 — Present

Southern Utah University

Jun, 2004 — Aug, 2004 (2 months)

Self-employed

Oct, 2003 — Present

Chris has 15 reviews

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Lamar G.

Lamar G.

Feb, 2025

Chris is awesome and exceeded my expectations on the illustrations. We did a test trial at Chris's request so that we only do 5 pages to ensure that I like his work and it fits my needs and vision and let me tell you that this dude is unreal with the type of illustrations he creates. I am going...
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Robert S.

Robert S.

Nov, 2024

The work Chris did for my project turned out very nicely and adequately expresses what I intended it to. What he has produced for me will fit very well into my project and will be included in it. On working with him, Chris is a talented artist, but, like so many talented artists, seems more inve...
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Danielle G.

Danielle G.

Aug, 2024

Chris is incredibly talented but he also listens. He’s great to work with and I hope to collaborate again soon!
Xavier C.

Xavier C.

Jul, 2024

I've gotten SO MANY compliments on the four illustrations Chris made for my novel; "Gorgeous"... "Marvelous"... "Beautiful"... "Amazing"... are some I've received from librarians, betareaders, friends and colleagues. Chris and I worked from sketches that he would base the idea on. Oftentimes he ...
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Robert S.

Robert S.

Mar, 2024

Chris was very responsive, flexible, and tolerant of this persnickety authors input and vision. I very much enjoyed working with him, and hope he'll put up with me for more in the future.

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