Chris is internationally recognised for his fine detailed graphite and coloured pencil drawings, which reflects his natural unique gift. He has a strong passion for the wildlife of Africa and Australia. . Chris is a self-taught artist.

His artwork captures movement of the wildlife with extraordinary precision that his animals appear alive. Chris McClelland managed Tupra Station a large sheep station for 21 years. After working on "the land" for 40 years he retired in 2003. He has now time to create, fine, unique pencil drawings for which he is famous.

Since retiring Chris has been commissioned to draw montage drawings of shearing sheds as well as working dogs in action.

He can be found drawing in the Chris McClelland Gallery/Studio 84 Lachlan Street, Hay, NSW Australia.