Where Art Nouveau Meets Nature, and Detail Speaks Louder Than Scale
Chris Foster Design is the studio of artist and designer Chris Foster, where elegance meets intricacy, and every piece—whether palm-sized or gallery-scale—is infused with intention, texture, and soul. Grounded in the rich visual language of Art Nouveau and inspired by the natural world, Chris’s work merges fine detail with expressive design, creating art that feels both timeless and modern.
From resin-encased miniatures to swirling watercolor botanicals, his pieces invite viewers to slow down and look closer—to discover the stories told in every petal, every pattern, and every line.
Featured Collections & Ongoing Series:
🖼️ Miniature Paintings & Resin Frames
Small in size, infinite in depth. These palm-sized artworks feature detailed scenes of mushrooms, insects, trees, birds, and surreal natural landscapes—often preserved in crystal-clear resin and set in custom-designed mini frames. Each one is a pocket-sized portal into a magical world.
🍵 Tea Sprite Series
Whimsical, wise, and full of quiet energy, the Tea Sprite Series is a visual love letter to the rituals of tea and the spirits who dwell in the steam. Each sprite is a tiny guardian or mischief-maker, emerging from the leaves and fragrance of a specific blend—oolong, jasmine, pu-erh, and beyond. These small beings are captured mid-moment: some curled inside teacups, others dancing among tea leaves, flower petals, or rising steam.
Rendered in watercolor and fine ink with Chris’s signature borderwork, every sprite is a celebration of comfort, culture, and the magic hidden in the everyday. The series invites you to see tea not just as a drink, but as an experience—shared with spirits, sipped with intention.
🎨 Large-Scale Watercolor & Mixed Media Works
Chris’s fine art pieces combine watercolor, ink, and mixed media to build lush, layered compositions. Inspired by botanical illustration, mythology, and movement, these works often feature swirling borders, symbolic elements, and rich natural textures—echoing the influence of Gaudí and Mucha.
🌿 Botanical & Fungal Illustrations
With scientific precision and a poetic eye, Chris creates highly detailed studies of fungi, flowers, and forest life. His illustrations blur the line between field guide and fine art—educational, beautiful, and reverent of nature’s complexity.
💍 Resin Jewelry & Wearable Art
Elegant, durable, and distinctive—Chris’s resin work extends into pendants, cabochons, and rings. These wearable pieces capture natural subjects in miniature, preserved in glowing resin like artifacts of a magical archive.
👕 Illustrated Apparel & Accessories
From art prints to wearable items, Chris brings his aesthetic into fashion with carefully curated apparel collections. These limited-run designs may feature mushrooms, moths, flowers, or ornamental linework—each one reflecting his commitment to craft and artistry.
