My name is Christopher Durao and I am someone who loves to express my creativity through making art.

Creative expression is something I am very passionate about because it has been the single greatest tool in bringing me peace within my life. I think everyone has their own way to express themselves; and all of it is art. The most important thing you can do in life is to enjoy it; so I encourage everyone reading this to follow your heart, and create more of your unique art.

Making art is my Ikigai; the Japanese word for “life’s purpose”. I work as a wedding photographer; and I am currently in an apprenticeship to become a tattooer. I also enjoy painting and screen-printing. I am always finding ways to try new things and make more art.

My sun-sign on the zodiac calendar is Cancer, so I naturally consider family in the highest regard. I am married to the love of my life, Sarah, and have a baby boy, Oliver. We own and operate a small homestead in rural Connecticut and live a simple, self-sustaining life raising our children, animals and crop.

I am a veteran of the United States Army and due to the experiences I had within my time in service, I became an advocate for mental health. I do work for this cause through the peer-support community I founded, The Rain Dweller Tribe. This project supports mental + emotional health by connecting individuals, who are committed to making a change in their life, to a community of peer-support, education and experiences that utilize holistic tools.

I am a creator and I have loved art my whole life. When I was a boy, I would draw hand-made comic books filled with my own characters and stories. Today, my art still reflects this love of cartoons and comic books. I use bold lines and bright colors. My style is also influenced by American and Japanese traditional tattoos. I am inspired by my love of films and books about the old west, samurai & the occult. I have a vast interest in ancient history, culture and folklore which heavily impacts my art. I infuse my love of mindfulness into my work and try to create imagery that has spiritual significance.

My intention for this website is to be a place where I can showcase my art, and sell selective pieces to those who are interested. Thank you for taking the time to support my journey in life and art. If you wish to be notified when I begin taking tattoo clients, please sign up for my email list below.