Seaside Eggtoof

Chris Ryniak was born in 1976 in the suburbs of Detroit. He spent his childhood basking in the warm glow of Saturday morning cartoons and flipping over rocks in search of insects, reptiles and ghosts. A graduate and former instructor of the Ringling School of Art and Design, He is now a painter and sculptor of all manner of critters. Chris’ work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the US including Miami, LA, New York City as well as Hamburg and Rome. His paintings have also been published in numerous books and periodicals in the States as well as in Europe and Singapore. Chris resides in a coastal Ohio Dutch Colonial with his wife, two children, dog, cat and menagerie of taxidermied animals. Sadly, no ghosts as of yet. Strangecat Toys, established in 2015, is a Tampa, Florida-based art toy manufacturer and retailer specializing in designer toys, including vinyl and resin collectibles. The company collaborates with both established and emerging artists worldwide to produce exclusive, limited-edition collectibles that push the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship.  The company offers a diverse range of products, such as art prints, bags, accessories, blind boxes, mini-figures, plush toys, and pop culture items.