Charles Apple

Chris Morris, art director of The Las Vegas Sun, turns 43 today (Monday).

Several years ago, back when VizEds was still young, I grew frustrated one day at all the time I was putting into posting the news items I dug up each morning. Wondering if it was time well-spent, I took a few days off from posting.

After about a week, I got an e-mail from someone I had never met but whose work I respected immensely: Chris Morris, who was then the art director of The Dallas Morning News. Chris said he missed my posts and was hoping I was OK.

I was surprised that Chris read my stuff. And I was really surprised he noticed my absence. Since then, he’s offered support and encouragement a number of times. His kind words have been an huge inspiration for me.
But I’ve never met Chris. He tells me that I sat near him once in a bar — I think it was at SND/Houston. But he didn’t get around to introducing himself to me. And, not knowing what he looks like, I didn’t say hello myself.

Chis is one of the best caricaturists you’ll find anywhere. Feast your eyes on these:

Oh, yeah: And Chris can do maps and illustrations, too:

Look at Chris’ news portfolio here:
http://www.newspagedesigner.com/portfolios/portfolio1.php?UserID=4236

Check out his illustration portfolio site here:
http://www.chrismorrisillustration.com/

Chris shares a birthday with Rudy Giuliani, Gladys Knight, Jon Fogerty, Jim Thorpe and Ian Fleming. Plus, not only is today Memorial Day, it’s also National Hamburger Day. WooHOO! 

Happy birthday, Chris! Best wishes!

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