At the age of 37 – Christian C. Sly has enjoyed the success of being a celebrated Texas artist for over 15 years, creating works of art in all media including paintings in oil and watercolor, drawings in graphite and pastel, sculpture in stone and metal. Sly’s reputation also includes photography, film and video production, direction, screenplay writing, cinematography and is president/owner of his own advertising agency - Omni Visual Media.

Corporate Success
Sly has enjoyed the success of being collected by major corporations as well as private for over 15 years. Christian’s works are prominently displayed along side originals as Chagall, Dali, Matisse and Miro in the private sector - yet finds equal notoriety as being collected by large corporations as Mercedes Benz, Southwestern Bell (now SBC), American and Delta Air lines and First Southwest Company (Financed the American Airlines Center - Dallas, Texas and other major stadium projects).

Master of Many Media
Sly was represented in his first gallery showing at the amazing age of 18 in Grapevine, Texas. Ever since, Sly has delighted audiences with his work in every major media and all over the country. From Paintings in oil and watercolors to pastels, graphite drawings and sculpture - it seems that Sly has mastered each and every artistic medium.

Sly has also owned and operated an advertising & design firm aptly named Omni Visual Media for over twelve successful years.
Sly and Omni Visual Media have been featured in numerous publications including the Dallas Business Journal and D Magazine. Omni Visual Media is a turn-key advertising firm bringing together traditional print media values as well as cutting edge digital film making and web marketing strategies.

Acquiring Original Artwork from Sly.
Sly is contacted for commissioned work via collectors, galleries and interior designers for both corporate and private venues. Sly often creates a “comp” or high-quality sketch of the painting for client approval before the contract signing. This secures both artist-client understanding of each project as well as an approved guide for Christian to paint by. A large variety of samples and comps can be provided within one week. Comps are sketched or printed and mounted for client approval. Painting completion times vary depending upon difficulty level and current workload. Please feel free to call Christian during business hours at his office and studio in Dallas, Texas.