Chris Armstrong has worked for almost every outdoor publication at one time or another. A graduate of Ringling School of Art, his first job was as an illustrator for Hallmark Cards. Then came a series of newspaper illustrator jobs doing everything from feature art, spot illustration, editorial cartoonist and comic strips. In 1986 he created Smackwater Studio, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida and has been the illustrator of magazines, books publishers, advertising agencies as well as producing large murals for the State of Florida. In his 35 years of working as an illustrator there isn't much he hasn't done. From the art of birds, fish and animals to the oddball Styles and subject matter.



This website shows the varied styles and subject matter that makes Smackwater Studio, Inc. tick. Examples for art directors, prints and art for sale. By contacting the artist, he can provide you with prices for one time rights to images, full buyout, or sales of his originals.

Please browse these pages and enjoy. Feel free to contact the artist with any questions or comments.

SMACKWATER STUDIO, INC.
904-519-0021 FAX 904-519-0029
email: smackwater@comcast.net

CLIENTS INCLUDE:

Bassmaster Magazine  Crappie Magazine                                      Lyons Press                                           Stoeger Publishing                              Salmon & Steelhead Journal                 Globe Peoquot Publishing
Wildlife in North Carolina               State of Florida                                          Buckmaster Magazine
Berkley (Pure Fishing)                       PGA Tour                                                      Western Outdoors
McGraw Hill Publishing     N. American Fishing   Petersen's Hunting
Bass Times                                              Top Brass Tackle                                        Harris Publications
Florida Sport Fishing  Fishing Tackle Retailer    Texas Sporting Journal
Texas Fish & Game                              Synergy Design Group                              Gold & Associates
Wild River Press

Website Design by Ferne O'Quinn                              Photography by Don Burk
" Chris Armstrong is one of the greatest talents on today's outdoor art scene.  His works are beautiful and finely detailed to portray fish and wildlife the way they really are.  As an avid sportsman, Chris fosters a real passion for fishing and hunting, and this passion is vividly portrayed in his art.  I believe Chris' works will prove to be a great investment to pass on to sportsmen of future generations."  Wade Bourne