![The Happy Meal by Chris Acheson The Happy Meal by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/medium/artwork/chris-acheson/the-happy-meal_1370.jpg)
Chris Acheson is a Manchester based artist who takes his main inspiration from music and cinema pop culture.
He often depicts his subjects in a vivid realist style, with an exceptional ability to capture fine detail and the subtleties of light and shadow.
Chris trained at Manchester Metropolitan University gaining a B.A. in Fine Art (Painting). Tackling a myriad of subjects in his work, whether that’s a cityscape, a pop culture reference, or a cinematic film still, Acheson’s paintings are vivid and exciting, often leaving us with more questions than answers.
"The cinematic influence provides the visual treatment of a painting, as I seek to give the impression of a painted film still. And not just glorious Technicolor, the black and white Kitchen Sink dramas of the Sixties are particular favourites. For example, A Taste Of Honey and Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, they have left a lasting impression. I suppose I am looking for A Taste Of Honey in the Greasy Spoon of life."
Artwork by Chris Acheson
![The Happy Meal by Chris Acheson The Happy Meal by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/the-happy-meal_1370.png)
![Desaparesidos by Chris Acheson Desaparesidos by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/desaparesidos_1361.png)
![Nighthawks by Chris Acheson Nighthawks by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/nighthawks_72.png)
![Changes by Chris Acheson Changes by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/changes_67.png)
![The Physical Impossibility of Death in a Shop Window in Soho by Chris Acheson The Physical Impossibility of Death in a Shop Window in Soho by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/the-physical-impossibility-of-death-in-a-shop-window-in-soho_70.png)
![Jaws by Chris Acheson Jaws by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/jaws_71.png)
![Ladytron by Chris Acheson Ladytron by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/ladytron_85.png)
![Re-Make Re-Model by Chris Acheson Re-Make Re-Model by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/remake-remodel_86.png)
![South Pier Promenade by Chris Acheson South Pier Promenade by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/south-pier-promenade_83.png)
![China Buffet by Chris Acheson China Buffet by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/china-buffet_444.png)
![Girl with a Cup of Tea (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson Girl with a Cup of Tea (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/girl-with-a-cup-of-tea-a-taste-of-honey-series_452.png)
![Rusholme Ruffians (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson Rusholme Ruffians (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/rusholme-ruffians-a-taste-of-honey-series_948.png)
![Stretford End by Chris Acheson Stretford End by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/stretford-end_450.png)
![The Captain Said It Will Never Do (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson The Captain Said It Will Never Do (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/the-captain-said-it-will-never-do-a-taste-of-honey-series_79.png)
![Crucified by Chris Acheson Crucified by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/crucified_73.png)
![Beauty Spot by Chris Acheson Beauty Spot by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/beauty-spot_442.png)
![Past, Present, Future by Chris Acheson Past, Present, Future by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/past-present-future_443.png)
![Sappho by Chris Acheson Sappho by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/sappho_74.png)
![Prosser Street (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson Prosser Street (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/prosser-street-a-taste-of-honey-series_80.png)
![Rear Window 1,2,3 (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson Rear Window 1,2,3 (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/rear-window-123-a-taste-of-honey-series_81.png)
![Albion by Chris Acheson Albion by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/albion_451.png)
![Down The Albion by Chris Acheson Down The Albion by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/down-the-albion_449.png)
![Geof's Next Move (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson Geof's Next Move (A Taste of Honey Series) by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/geofs-next-move-a-taste-of-honey-series_82.png)
![Stockport Moment by Chris Acheson Stockport Moment by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/stockport-moment_446.png)
![Stannybrook Road by Chris Acheson Stannybrook Road by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/stannybrook-road_448.png)
![Sharp Bend in the Road by Chris Acheson Sharp Bend in the Road by Chris Acheson](https://www.artzu.co.uk/asset/small/artwork/chris-acheson/sharp-bend-in-the-road_84.png)