Chris Appelhans Explained

Chris Appelhans is an American illustrator, production designer, and film director born in Idaho.[1] His independent artistic work appears in galleries around the United States.[2] He is known for illustrating two children's books, A Greyhound, A Groundhog and Sparky.[3] He won the Children's Choice Book Award in 2015.[4] He is also the writer and director of the 2021 film Wish Dragon.[5] [6]

In 2012, he married author Maurene Goo, with whom he resides in Los Angeles.[7] [8] Their son was born in 2020.[9] [10]

Filmography

YearTitleCredited asNotes
DirectorWriterStory artistOther
2006Monster HouseCharacter Designer
Concept Artist
2008City of EmberConcept Artist
2009CoralineIllustrator
2009Fantastic Mr. FoxEnvironment Designer
2009The Princess and the FrogVisual Development Artist
2011Puss in BootsVisual Development Artist
2012Rise of the GuardiansAdditional Story Material
Character Designer
2016The Angry Birds MovieAdditional Artist
2019Wonder Park
2021Wish DragonFilm debut
Role: Hot Towel Waiter and Nomani Retailer
2025K-Pop: Demon Hunters

References

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2282774/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

Further reading

A Greyhound, A Groundhog
Sparky!

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sketchtravel TV, Chris Appelhans. www.sketchtravel.tv. 2020-02-27.
  2. Web site: Chris Appelhans - Art - Nucleus Art Gallery and Store. www.gallerynucleus.com. 2020-02-27.
  3. Web site: Chris Appelhans Penguin Random House. PenguinRandomhouse.com. en-US. 2020-02-27.
  4. Web site: Strickland. Ashley. Meet the Children's Choice Book Award winners. 2020-06-30. CNN. 5 May 2015 .
  5. Web site: Jackie Chan, China's BaseFX Making 'Wish Dragon' for Sony Animation. Frater. Patrick. 2018-04-23. Variety. en. 2020-02-27.
  6. Web site: Chris Appelhans. IMDb. 2020-02-27.
  7. Web site: Dreamy California wedding: Maurene + Chris Real Weddings 100 Layer Cake. 2021-08-06. www.100layercake.com. 17 September 2012 .
  8. Web site: Home. 2021-08-06. Maurenegoo. en.
  9. Web site: Feel incredibly lucky that my son will grow up with his beautiful books. Rest In Peace. 2021-08-06. Twitter. en.
  10. Web site: My son turned seven months old today.. 2021-08-06. www.instagram.com.