Christopher RischChristopher Risch - Chris has been an art director, designer, and illustrator for over 30 years, and founded Canyon Beach Visual Communications in spring of 2001. Prior to Canyon Beach, he worked for several interactive design agencies in the Washingon D.C. and Philadelphia metro areas, contributing to over 150 websites and interactive media projects. In addition to digital work, Chris is also an accomplished print designer and illustrator, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small local businesses and organizations.Some of his creative influences include various artists from the renaissance period to Norman Rockwell to cartoonists such as Bill Waterson (Calvin & Hobbes) and Gary Larson (The Far Side).Working with Neyal, Chris created the illustrations for In Mommy's Garden to be as universal and simple as possible, so parents and educators from all races and backgrounds can ease the fears and help bring a simple and straight-forward understanding of cancer to young children.Chris was 12 when he first saw the affect of cancer when his grandmother died of stomach cancer. Later other close relatives, including his grandfather, mother, father, and aunt also battled the disease. So Chris has seen the effects cancer can have on family and friends and is happy to be able to help make the experience a less scary one for others of all ages. Read More Read Less