Lindsey E. Bates

Lindsey E. Bates is an international exhibited Chicago artist. He has expressed himself through the tip of a pencil, pen, brush, or rock since he could hold them in his hands, always drawn to various forms of art, whether it would be a comic book or 3D computer animation. Honing his gifts at Streamwood High Academy of Art later earning a BFA in Media Arts & Animation from The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago.

Blessed that his fine art has been purchased across the world. The city of Chicago is his foundation where he began his artistic career. Receiving invitations to display his work across the city. Invites have included: Citi Bank Annual Black History Lunch in, Van Sherrod Gallery, Lacuna Lofts,Beverly Art Center, Douglas Park Field House, Grand Ballroom, Gallery 19, Southside Community Art Center, Zhou B Art Center, Adler School of Psychology, Art on Sedgwick, MurphyHill Gallery, DuSable 35th Annual Art Festival where he received a First Place Award in
Fine Art. He continues to invoke emotion through expressive storytelling paintings.

B.A., Media Arts and Animation, Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago; M.B.A., Business Administration