Christopher David Sharp is a Southern New Jersey native with deep pride in his grassroots upbringing. From a family of natural-born artists, musical talent and the love of multiple art forms runs deep through Chris’s heritage. Chris picked up his first guitar at 12 years old to give strumming, singing, and songwriting a try — he never put it back down.

It was in his earliest years that Chris began to understand the profound power of music as not only an art form, but also a way to access the minds and hearts of young people and carry meaningful messages across generations. During his teenage years and his 20s, music became an enormous and ever-growing part of Chris’ identity. From New York City to Nashville, TN, and even to Europe, Chris travelled and performed with many talented groups and musicians well into his 30s and 40s. While making his rounds, though, Chris particularly loved to share the ways that different types of music can stir your soul and awaken your heart.

After the arrival of his daughter, Amy, Chris quickly began to understand the importance of instilling family values in children at a very young age in the most fun and creative ways possible.

With a personal understanding of the power of music, a unique love of animals, and a higher calling to share these passions with the world, the idea of Animal Tracks was born. 

Chris is a person filled with undying faith, passion, magic, a love for nature, a rare sensitivity for the ethereal, musical brilliance, and a remarkable love and generosity for those with whom he is close. He pours his soul into his work, his family, and his friends. By bringing Animal Tracks’ characters to life, Chris wishes to touch the lives of countless families.