Chris Butler discovered the Tarot at the age of thirteen whilst watching a James Bond movie. He was immediately gripped by the strange figures on the heraldically coloured cards and that fascination has remained with him for over twenty five years.

Chris secured his first job as an illustrator aged seventeen. He entered some of his work in a contest at a TV convention and before he knew it, he was in the conference centre bar discussing terms with a sci-fi magazine editor. He was subsequently commissioned by Space Voyager magazine to illustrate a series of cult celebrity interviews.

From 2002 he has worked full time as an artist and illustrator. He has worked with decorative artist Tony Raymond, assisting on design schemes, murals and trompe l'oeil for several large houses and stately homes in the UK and Ireland. Tony was instrumental in encouraging Chris to devote himself to a full time art career and remains a strong influence.

From 2004 he has specialised in digital imagery, indulging his love of the Tarot and making it his primary influence. To date, he has illustrated five decks. He has also illustrated two oracle decks, one of them in collaboration with Kay Stopforth, his creative partner for the Quantum Tarot.

Along the way, Chris has also worked as a catering manager and a railway station manager. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Heythrop College, University of London and now lives in his ancestral home of Liverpool, England.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Divinity. 1996, Heythrop College. University of London.

PRESENT WORK STATUS: Freelance Artist, Illustrator and Graphic Designer.

PRIMARY MEDIUM: Digital

OTHER MEDIA: Pencil. Pastel. Acrylic. Flashe. Watercolour. Ink.

PREVIOUS COLLABORATIONS:
2006. Created the Illustrations for the Quantum Tarot and Universe Cards under the direction of Author Kay Stopforth.

PUBLICATIONS:
Space Voyager Magazine. Argus Specialist Publications. Three issues. 1985. Interviews and inside front cover.
Homeground - The Kate Bush Magazine. Autumn 2005 issue. Four images featured.
Tarot Lovers Calendar 2006. Two images featured. World Tree Publishing 2005.
Tarot Lovers Calendar 2007. Four images featured plus Front Cover. World Tree Publishing 2006.
Tarot Lovers Calendar 2008. Two images featured. World Tree Publishing. September 2007.
Quantum Tarot Major Arcana. Adam McClean/Alchemy Web Bookshop. April 2007.
Son Tarot Major Arcana. Adam McClean/Alchemy Web Bookshop. September 2007.

FUTURE PUBLICATIONS:
Encyclopedia of Tarot Volume 5 by Stuart R. Kaplan:
To feature images from the Butler Tarot, Quantum Tarot and Greylight Tarot, all illustrated by Chris Butler. To be published by U.S. Games 2008.

The Quantum Tarot
by Kay Stopforth and Chris Butler. Kunati Books. September 2008.
ISBN 978-1-60164-169-4.