Christian Hook 'Drawings From Somewhere Else II' Print Available

Artist: Christian Hook
Title: Drawings From Somewhere Else II
Medium: Framed Giclee Print
Size: 10 x 14 Inches
Edition: 49
Prices: $1,375

 

Christian Hook is a multi-award-winning artist whose dynamic, expressive style has redefined contemporary portraiture. Born in Gibraltar and now based in the UK, Hook originally trained in traditional painting techniques, but his restless curiosity led him to explore movement, energy, and the unseen layers of his subjects. His breakthrough came with a series of portraits that captured not just physical likeness, but the essence of motion and time often layering multiple images to suggest the passage of moments.

Hook gained widespread recognition after winning the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year in 2014, where he painted actress Alan Cumming live on television. This exposure catapulted his work into the public eye and led to commissions from high-profile figures, including the British Royal Family. His portrait of Prince Philip now hangs in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle.

His paintings are held in important private collections including that of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, as well as in such prestigious public spaces as the Scottish National Gallery, the Museum of Liverpool, the V&A and the Bolton Museum. His celebrated sitters include Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, Sir Richard Branson, Sir Ian McKellen and most recently, Dame Judi Dench.

Working across painting, film, and digital media, Hook blends figurative realism with abstract expressionism. His subjects whether human, animal, or urban landscape are rendered with bold brushstrokes, vivid color, and a sense of fluidity that suggests life in motion. He often incorporates fragmented forms and gestural marks, creating a visual rhythm that echoes the energy of his creative process. Continuously pushing the boundaries of traditional portraiture, Christian Hook remains a compelling force in contemporary art, capturing not just what things look like but what they feel like.