Chris Franz is a figurative painter working in the Twin Cities, MN. He currently teaches painting, materials and anatomy workshops privately.

1981 Born in Kansas City

2000 Graduated Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences

2005 Graduated Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Connecticut

2006 Moved to St. Paul to pursue painting and teaching opportunities

2018 Human Anatomy studies and dissection

2025 Working and teaching in St. Paul