The ART of Chris Shopland AKA Extempore Art Vol1

Written back when Chris went under the name Extempore Art. Unplanned art, except Chris's art is more than that, leaning into expressionism emotion driven. While Chris does think about the finished artwork, he is not seeking recreating reality but instead responding to it. Extempore means done with little preparation because Chris doesn't think while creating, he just is, an intuitive response to the work and life. Art is communication, responding to the world around him, art helps Chris to better understand himself and the world.

In this book dive into the world of extempore art stylised artwork, covering around the last 15 years, from sketches and doodles to finished pieces, university days in 2012 and all in-between. Each theme with words from the artist covering his journey to discovering he was neurodivergent late diagnosed this has shaped Chris’ artwork, perhaps showing within the art before even he knew himself. vol 2 will be present day (currently being written) and vol3 will be hopes for the future.

High quality reproductions of the artwork Giclée prints, as well as some of the originals available via website - new website updated in book and listed below since first published.