Christopher Durst
Austin, Texas, USA

Painting Practice
Large-Scale Abstract Painting
2026–Present

Selected Features & Publications
Discover Abstract Artists (Homepage Feature), 2026

Collections
Private Collections

Selected Exhibitions
Forthcoming

Previous Professional Practice
Music & Culture Photography
2009–2024

Collections
Private Collections, United States and Europe

Selected Editorial Publications
Acoustic Guitar (USA), Lucinda Williams, 2016
American Blues Scene (USA), Zach Person, 2022
Americana Highways (USA), Keith Gattis, 2023
American Songwriter (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020, 2022
American Songwriter (USA), Zach Person, 2022
Austin Chronicle (USA), Parker McCollum, 2015
Austin Chronicle (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
Austin Chronicle (USA), Zach Person, 2021
Austin Monthly (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
Billboard (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
Classic Rock Magazine (UK), Seasick Steve, 2011
Classic Rock Magazine (UK), Zach Person, 2022
Dilema Veche (Romania), Seasick Steve, 2011
Fix Magazine (UK), Seasick Steve, 2013
Guitar Girl Magazine (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
Guitar World (USA), Lukas Nelson, 2011
Guitar World (USA), Zach Person, 2021, 2022
Hot Press (Ireland), BP Fallon & The Bandits, 2013
Independent (UK), Seasick Steve, 2013
Irish Daily Star (Ireland), BP Fallon & The Bandits, 2013
Irish Examiner (Ireland), Kathy Valentine, 2022
Irish News (Ireland), Kimmie Rhodes, 2016
KUT / Texas Standard (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
KUTX (USA), Zach Person, 2021
Lángoló Gitárok (Hungary), Seasick Steve, 2013
Lone Star Music Magazine (USA), LSM Awards, 2012
Lonesome Highway (Ireland), Kimmie Rhodes, 2018
Los Angeles Daily News (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
Louder (UK), Seasick Steve, 2015
Lyon Capitale (France), Seasick Steve, 2019
Manchester's Finest (UK), Seasick Steve, 2017
Mojo Magazine (UK), Seasick Steve, 2011
MusicRow (USA), Keith Gattis, 2023
New Zealand Herald (New Zealand), Seasick Steve, 2012
NPR Music (USA), Sons of Fathers, 2012
NRC (Netherlands), Seasick Steve, 2016
Paste Magazine (USA), Seasick Steve, 2013
PopMatters (USA), Parker McCollum, 2015
PopMatters (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2020
Premier Guitar (USA), Zach Person, 2022
Q Magazine (UK), Seasick Steve, 2011
Quench Magazine (Canada), Kathy Valentine, 2021
Retro Pop Magazine (UK), Kathy Valentine, 2022
Rolling Stone (USA), Seasick Steve, 2011
Rolling Stone Germany (Germany), Seasick Steve, 2011
Saving Country Music (USA), Keith Gattis, 2023
SPIN Magazine (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2021
Texas Music Magazine (USA), Zach Person, 2022
Time Out London (UK), Seasick Steve, 2014
The Bluegrass Situation (USA), Zach Person, 2021
The Stables (UK), Kimmie Rhodes, 2018
Ultimate Guitar (USA), Zach Person, 2022
Uncut Magazine (UK), BP Fallon & The Bandits, 2013
Uncut Magazine (UK), Seasick Steve, 2011
Vintage Guitar Magazine (USA), Kathy Valentine, 2023
Wall Street Journal (USA), Sons of Fathers, 2011
Westzeit (Germany), Seasick Steve, 2011
Whiskey Riff (USA), Parker McCollum, 2022

Selected Album Art
Michael Des Barres, Carnaby Street, 2012
BP Fallon & The Bandits, Still Legal, 2013
James Cotton, Cotton Mouth Man, 2013
Seasick Steve, Hubcap Music, 2013
Willie Nelson, Let's Face the Music and Dance, 2013
BP Fallon, Live in Texas, 2015
Parker McCollum, The Limestone Kid, 2015
Kimmie Rhodes, Cowgirl Boudoir, 2016
Zach Person, Self-Titled, 2022

Selected Commercial Work
BP Fallon, Promotional Photography
BP Fallon & The Bandits, Promotional Photography
Dee Jay Silver, Promotional Photography
James Cotton, Promotional Photography
Kathy Valentine, All I Ever Wanted, 2020
Kathy Valentine, Promotional Photography
Keith Gattis, Promotional Photography
Kimmie Rhodes, Promotional Photography
Lucinda Williams, Promotional Photography
Lucinda Williams, World Tour Poster, 2014
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Promotional Photography
Parker McCollum, Promotional Photography
Paul Cauthen, Promotional Photography
Seasick Steve, Promotional Photography
Willie Nelson & Family, Calendar, 2012
Willie Nelson & Family, It's A Long Story: My Life, 2015
Willie Nelson & Family, Merchandise, 2010–2012
Willie Nelson & Family, Promotional Photography
Willie Nelson & Family, VIP Packages: Limited Edition Signed Prints, 2010–2012
Whiskey Myers, Promotional Photography, 2016
Zach Person, Promotional Photography
Zach Person, Merchandise, 2020–2022

Selected Clients
BP Fallon
BP Fallon & The Bandits
Danny B. Harvey
Dee Jay Silver
James Cotton
Kathy Valentine
Keith Gattis
Kimmie Rhodes
Lucinda Williams
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Michael Des Barres
Parker McCollum
Paul Cauthen
Seasick Steve
Willie Nelson & Family
Whiskey Myers
Zach Person

Selected Tour Dates
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, 2009–2013
Danny B. Harvey, 2010–2013
Kris Kristofferson, 2010, 2012
Motörhead, 2010
Rocco DeLuca, 2010–2011
Willie Nelson & Family, 2010–2013
Dixie Chicks, 2011
George Strait, 2011
Incubus, 2011
Jane's Addiction, 2011
Jason Aldean, 2011
Joe Satriani, 2011
Lucinda Williams, 2011–2012, 2014
My Morning Jacket, 2011
Lyle Lovett, 2011
Randy Rogers Band, 2011
Ray Wylie Hubbard, 2011
Seasick Steve, USA & Europe, 2011–2012
Social Distortion, 2011
Stevie Wonder, 2011
The Cult, 2011–2012
Young the Giant, 2011
Brandi Carlile, 2012
Jack White, 2012
Jamey Johnson, 2012
Sheryl Crow, 2012
The Counting Crows, 2012
Little Barrie, 2013
Merle Haggard, 2013
Parker McCollum, 2015–2016
Whiskey Myers, USA & UK, 2016
Zach Person, USA & Europe, 2019–2022

Selected Festivals
SXSW (Austin, Texas), 2009–2014
Austin City Limits Festival (Austin, Texas), 2010–2012, 2021
Bonnaroo (Manchester, Tennessee), 2010–2011
MusicFest (Steamboat Springs, Colorado), 2010–2011
Glastonbury Festival (Pilton, UK), 2010, 2012
Coachella (Indio, California), 2010–2012
Stagecoach (Indio, California), 2010–2012
Roskilde Festival (Roskilde, Denmark), 2010
Download Festival (Leicestershire, UK), 2011–2012
Farm Aid (USA), 2011–2012
Lollapalooza (Chicago, Illinois), 2012
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans, Louisiana), 2012
Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion (Spicewood, Texas), 2012, 2016, 2019
Outlaw Music Festival (USA), 2016, 2018
Planet Rockstock Festival (Wales, UK), 2016
AmericanaFest (Nashville, Tennessee), 2018
Key West Songwriters Festival (Key West, Florida), 2018
Intersect Music Festival (Las Vegas, Nevada), 2019
Frietrock (Belgium), 2021
Gevarenwinkelfestival (Belgium), 2021
Mammoth Blues Festival (Mammoth Lakes, California), 2021

Selected Cultural Events
Willie and the Wheel (Austin, Texas), 2010
A Tribute to Guy Clark (Austin, Texas), 2011
Central Texas Fire Relief Concert (Austin, Texas), 2011
Jack White & Third Man Records at SXSW (Austin, Texas), 2011
We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash (Austin, Texas), 2012
Seasick Steve at Third Man Records (Nashville, Tennessee), 2012
SiriusXM Austin Studio Opening with Willie Nelson (Austin, Texas), 2012
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic (USA), 2010, 2013, 2016
BP Fallon & The Bandits at SXSW (Austin, Texas), 2013
Lou Reed Tribute (Austin, Texas), 2014
FloodAidTX (Austin, Texas), 2015
Music & Mutts, Austin Pets Alive! (Austin, Texas), 2015
NAMM Show (Anaheim, California), 2016, 2019, 2021
Zach Person, Can’t Stop Running Music Video (Austin, Texas), 2021
Keith Gattis Tribute Show (Nashville, Tennessee), 2023

Selected Exhibitions
The Standard, West Hollywood, California, 2009
The Cumberland Hotel, London, United Kingdom, 2010
Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, New York, 2010
The Dogwood, Austin, Texas, 2011
Lizard Lounge, Dallas, Texas, 2012
Mercy Lounge, Nashville, Tennessee, 2012
Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2013
The Dogwood, Houston, Texas, 2014
The Dogwood (Domain), Austin, Texas, 2015
Ruby Lounge, Manchester, United Kingdom, 2016
The Dogwood, Nashville, Tennessee, 2019
The Dogwood, Fort Worth, Texas, 2022


Last Updated: June 2026