Christopher Cruz is a Filipino-American Illustrator and Artist based in Oakland, Californi who focuses on editorial illustrations and poster art through the combination of ink, scratchboard, and digital mediums. Christopher enjoys music and comics. In high school, he formed a rock band (https://sentries.bandcamp.com/album/demo) with his best friends from choir.  After serving in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician, Chris Cruz pursued his education in illustration and design. He is attending California College of the Arts and will receive his BFA in Illustration in 2023.