Chris Mercier (1951), artist and printmaker lives and works in Reading, Berkshire (UK). He studied at Berkshire College of Art and Epsom College of Art. He then moved to Italy where he studied violin making in Cremona before working as a craftsman in Venice. On his return to the UK he has practised as an artist and printmaker for many years and has also collaborated with many artists in the role of master printer in print and editioning studios.

He studied Fine Art at The University of Reading and completed an MA in Fine Art printmaking at the Royal College of Art, London. He runs his own art editioning studio making multiples for artists. He is a member of Arjeea21 and the Printmakers Council.