Stoke on Trent Illustrator & Cartoonist Chris Altham
Getting a scribble on since 1988!
Welcome to Cartoons by Chris, where creativity meets experience. I’m Chris Altham, a Stoke on Trent illustrator and cartoonist but also… animator, street photographer, and creative mix designer serving The Potteries, Staffordshire, and beyond.
For over three decades, I’ve been helping brands, publishers, councils, and creatives bring their stories to life — one scribble at a time! Whether it’s a playful comic strip, a snappy explainer animation, or an eye-catching web design, I’m here to craft visuals that connect, communicate, and captivate.
About Me
Since 1988, I’ve been at the heart of the Midlands’ creative scene—sketching, snapping, and designing for clients both local and global. My work blends traditional hand-drawn artistry with digital precision, offering a unique mix of charm and professionalism.
From editorial cartoons for councils to animated explainers for big-name corporations, my passion for visual storytelling has always stayed the same: make it smart, make it fun, and make it unforgettable.
Design Services
Cartoonist
* Comic strips
* Editorial cartoons
* Advertising and promotional cartoons
Perfect for magazines, newspapers, campaigns, and social media that need a touch of clever character.
Illustrator
* Educational / explainer works
* Book illustrations
* Custom digital art
Whether you’re a publisher, author, or business, I’ll help you visualise your story in vivid colour and detail.
Animator
* 2D animations
* Explainer videos
* Frame-by-frame animated storytelling
Engaging, clean, and tailor-made for online audiences, events, or internal comms.
Photographer
Street photography that captures life in motion. My lens finds beauty in the everyday—urban moments, textures, and spontaneous compositions ideal for exhibitions, publications, or creative collaborations.
Creative Mix Designer
* Graphic design
* Web design
* Multimedia storytelling
From branding to full websites, I create cohesive, visually driven content that speaks volumes, all backedup with years of SEO experience to get you seen.
Clients
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with:
* Trentham Gardens
* Waterworld
* Festival Park
* Stoke-on-Trent City Council (Leisure & Amenities)
* Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
* Dimensions Leisure Centre
Further afield I have created work for clients in the UK and around the world:
* TKMaxx
* BBC
* Shell
* TOTAL
* Chevron
* NHS
* Metropolitan Police
* …and many more
Areas I Serve
Proudly based in Stoke-on-Trent for 37 years, I offer creative services across:
* The Potteries
* Staffordshire
* Stoke
* Hanley
* Burslem
* Longton
* Fenton
* Newcastle-under-Lyme
* and surrounding areas
Plus remotely with clients across the UK and internationally.