Mr. Petrocchi has been working in the entertainment industry for 20 years and as a concept artist for the last 10 years. Currently he is freelancing in both the game and illustration industry and teaching at the Walt Disney Family Museum as well as various art schools in the bay area including the Academy of Art University, San Jose State University and the Bay Area Classical Artist Attelier. Mr. Petrocchi had the privilege of working overseas in Shanghai, China for Concept Art House as an art director and concept artist. Previous to working as a concept artist he worked in the industry an art director, 2D animator and storyboard artist working for TV and film projects.

Some of his clients include companies such as Magic The Gathering, EA Redwood Shores (Godfather, Lord of the Rings, The Simms), EA Maxis (Spore), Factor 5, Activision, THQ, Wildbrain (Layout Artist), Warner Brothers (Storyboard) and Colossal Pictures (2D animator). Mr. Petrocchi lived in China for 3 years and worked as a teacher while continuing to freelance as a concept artist and illustrator. While there he also lectured and gave demonstrations on several occasions on the subject of concept art in Shanghai at Fantasy China Cartoon and Game Convention, and at Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Art. In his spare time he likes to sing, play guitar, read and dance.

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P: 650.504.5522 Email: cpetrocchi@yahoo.com

Chris Petrocchi

  Experienced Concept Artist/Art Director

I turn daydreams into reality. As an experienced visual problem solver with over 20 years experience in the field both in the U.S. and abroad. I help companies of all shapes and sizes decide what’s next and then take them there. With a creative mind, a love for story, masterful drawing, painting and design skills along with a “never give up” attitude I help my clients achieve their creative and financial goals. I have delivered AAA quality game assets both in the U.S. and in China, and I’ll help you do the same. Providing my clients with the highest quality work that I can, and seeing them happy is my only goal.