Chris Babcock, Founder, Head Art Instructor
Chris Babcock a published children’s book author, illustrator, professional portrait painter, art instructor, and parent to her adult child, Mookie.
While attending The School of Visual Arts in New York City in 1991, Chris achieved a significant milestone by selling her children’s book titled No Moon, No Milk! to Random House and Scholastic. Since its international release in 1993, No Moon, No Milk! has sold over a million copies and was honored as one of the top ten children’s books by the New York Times.
Using royalties from No Moon, No Milk! starting in 1996, Chris launched her painting and drawing instruction as well as commissioned portrait businesses. Over the years, she refined her teaching methods at several schools, including Pioneer Montessori in Sun Valley, Idaho; Rio Grande School in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Convent and Stuart Hall Sacred Heart Schools in San Francisco, CA; The French American International School in San Francisco, CA; St. Joseph’s Sacred Heart School in Atherton, CA; Marin Montessori in Corte Madera, CA; and Ross School in Ross, CA.
Through referrals from her students’ parents, Chris expanded her reach across the United States with custom portraits of children and families. In 2009, inspired by her child Mookie, Chris established her storefront art school, Chris Babcock Art. When Mookie turned 22, Chris Babcock Art evolved to be the non-profit organization it is today; Chris Babcock Art Prep.
Davi Task: Board of Directors, Secretary
