Christian Hook

Christian Hook: Capturing Time, Motion & Emotion

Winner of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014, Christian Hook’s paintings blend tradition with innovation, layering time, motion, and perspective to create dynamic, multi-dimensional portraits. His work bridges classical influences with contemporary techniques, resulting in strikingly fresh yet timeless compositions.

Christian’s winning portfolio included portraits of Amir Khan and Sir Ian McKellen, leading to a £10,000 commission to paint Alan Cumming for The Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Praised for his painterly drama and technical mastery, his work has been collected by figures such as HRH Prince Edward.

With a background in illustration—including work for Disney and teaching at the Royal College of Art—Christian draws inspiration from Cezanne, Freud, Bacon, and Auerbach. Based in Gibraltar, his art reflects a fusion of Hispanic folklore and British heritage, capturing life’s ever-evolving moments in a truly unique style.