Welcome to CDL ART — the personal website of Christian D. Lindner, a Buffalo-born artist whose creative path began in graphic design at Villa Maria College and RIT and evolved into a deeply expressive pursuit.

His mission is to revive the lost copper glow that once defined Buffalo’s architecture and bring that shine into modern décor. This vision debuted at Crescendo Lofts with Copper Eyes WNY—an 8x8 ft mural commissioned by Natale Builders.

Since then, his copper-inspired theme has appeared at Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Main Block Party and Music Is Art at the Outer Harbor, where he created a 15-foot mural depicting New York State’s landmarks as if gleaming in copper once again. Through his work and social media, he aims to reimagine Buffalo’s radiant past and inspire creative thinking.

C.D.L.’s work has been featured nationally in Urban Outfitters (for an illustrated humor book rated 4.7/5 on Amazon) and in Chicago ad campaigns for SoBe. Regionally, his first mural appeared at The Hatch at Erie Basin Marina. He’s designed ads for the Decorators’ Show House, spoken for the Interior Design Association of WNY, exhibited at River Art Gallery, donated to Habitat for Humanity, and shown at the Tri-County Arts Council and Taking It to the Streets at MLK Park. His framed sports art is on display at Louie’s Deli in Clarence, NY.

Christian has also served on committees for Rock the Barn and the Brian Dux Assist Fund, and now dedicates much of his time to mentoring individuals with disabilities, helping them pursue meaningful, creative goals.