Christopher Leeper is a realist painter working in all mediums.

He has illustrated four children’s books and has written and illustrated the book Realism in Watermedia, (North Light). His work has also been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Watercolor Magic and Ohio Magazine and in the book Splash 14 (North Light).

He teaches workshops and studio classes  as well as being a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University.

He graduated from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH  in 1988 with a BFA degree in graphic design. Since 2000, he has painted full-time from his studio in Canfield, Ohio.