Chris Davie
Artist – Bizarre Creations – Project Gotham Racing 3

Chris Davie was born and raised in a small coastal town in north Wales; legend has it he was born clutching a crayon, though some say "don't be ridiculous" and "that's simply not true". Nevertheless, growing up he was rarely without a sketchpad, and after achieving top marks in art at school, the next step was a degree in illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University.

It was during his time at university that his passion for video games began to transform itself into a passion for making them. Chris became heavily involved with the Half Life "modding" community that went on to spawn hits such as the hugely successful Counter-Strike, creating environments and 2D artwork. After achieving his degree, he remained living in Manchester with its vibrant art and music scene and began seeking employment in the games industry.

It was Bizarre Creations in Liverpool that would give Chris his break, and he was taken on as a level designer to help create the videogame for Disney's Treasure Planet. He went on to work on Project Gotham Racing 2 for the Xbox and most recently Project Gotham Racing 3 for the Xbox 360.

Outside of his work in videogames, Chris still spends much of his free time drawing, and collaborates with local artists, writers and musicians in Manchester putting out independent magazines. His most recent project is a band he and a few friends have put together.