Chris Vedis is a Fine Artist and Military Veteran that creates stunning handcrafted and painted works of art utilizing Abstract, Airbrush and traditional methods.

Since Chris was old enough to pick up a pencil he has been a creative and artistic person. Chris graduated from high school in Ohio and then moved to Pennsylvania to attend college at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where he received an Associates Degree in Visual Communications.

After college he was hired at a design firm in Pittsburgh where he learned the ins and outs of the printing and design industry. He began in the darkroom developing and producing the rub-on transfers for production mock-ups used by the senior designers. He gradually worked his way into production assistant and eventually was given a chance to assist in the design process. Later he learned website design and eventually branched out with a business of his own.

Chris moved to Nevada in 1998 with a dream of growing his business in web site design and Illustration. Unfortunately things didn’t work out as planned and after struggling to keep his business alive he joined the Nevada Army National Guard in 2001 and temporarily left his art behind. He spent the next 12 years with the military serving his country and has completed 2 overseas tours in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

After returning home from his first overseas tour in 2005,  Chris was hired by Newmont Mining as a Surface Mining Heavy Equipment diesel mechanic. He Continued his Career in mining for 16 years, until He left Nevada Gold Mines as a Surface Mine Maintenance Foreman in January 2021.

For so many years Chris put his art passion in the background but in 2021 his inspiration struck again, propelling him back into the world of art, where he now creates stunning handcrafted and painted works of art that blend abstract, airbrush, and traditional techniques.

As Threeby5 Artist, he now invites you to explore the profound and transformative narrative woven into each of his creations. His pieces, a fusion of childhood memories, military service, and the rediscovery of artistic passion, tell a story of resilience and creativity. In the heart of Elko, Nevada, the artwork serves as a testament to the convergence of life experience and artistry, providing a space for individuals to escape the stresses of everyday life and immerse themselves in the captivating world of Threeby5 Artist.