In the SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014 competition, Christian’s fearless and fresh approach to painting stood out from the start. His work, as the winner, with fellow boundary-breaker Alan Cumming made for the most thrilling and moving episode of the entire series by far. Christian’s prodigious talent is matched only by his energy and curiosity, as well as his drive to continue to push himself to new discoveries. I offer him my admiration and all my best wishes.
So well said Gatto Nero. It really was thrilling wasn't it, I was excited for him and because of him. In one way I felt bad for all the other very talented artists who have been on the show because he seemed to be the outstanding talent amongst all their talent, on any of the shows. He is truly brilliant. Having said that seeing his brilliance doesn't diminish their indivual and incredible talents; it just hi - lights his brilliance whilst amongst such other amazing artists. His smiley personality, along with such determination to challenge himself and learn through every painting, is so endearing and engaging. I was riveted to that commission episode of his, I hope its repeated soon.
Oh I did thankyou @Chris Barker. Apart from being a genius imo, and I'm not one to bandy that word around, he is soulful, insightful, thoughtful and giving and these qualities shine through his amazing work. This man blows my mind🤯
I don't know what it is about Christin Hook's work but the finished pieces actually make me weep. What an extraordinary talent but what an extraordinary man. He seems to have humility in his talent, perhaps because he knows its comes through him and not of him.
Beautiful painting, Christian.. I discovered you in the SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Year series, and have become an admirer of your unique style.. Greetings from India! On behalf of the framers, apologies for you being charged an extra 100$, but these people are very poor, they have families to feed, hope you will forgive them - after all, it was extra work and they did go out of their way to change their method of framing to suit your needs - the extra material plus extra labour, you know.. how much do you think that would cost in the West..or, in your country? But thank you for your generosity towards the trafficked girls of India - human trafficking is such a terrible crime happening world wide, isn't it?
I am an artist in South America at the turning point in my work to abstract. I love painting portraits and have been soooooo inspired by your work which is so imaginative. You combine a rare mix of superb technique and mastery of the human representation. I will be following you on utube for sure and my portraits will take a new course from now on. Thank you so much Christian.
(6:49)... and NOW you know why India is back in the dark ages. The ineptitude of that framing was staggering. But then (8:35) you see that exquisite horse, painted on the plate (made of camel bone!?!?!) ... and it's just insanely beautiful and detailed. Christian is ... patience personified. What a profound journey. Thank you for bringing to our awareness The Hummingbird Trust. (Earlier today I was telling my sister that my hummingbirds are vociferous ... the Anna Hummingbird that guards the feeder all day long never shuts up! ...And then I stumbled upon this wonderful video).
Awwww,, "ineptitude" indeed.. that's in one shop... one shop - where they have their own method of framing. India is a huge country, and I am an artist, who gets her paintings framed the "sophisticated" Western way!. As for "back in the dark ages".. Really? Generalisation of a huge country based on your experience in one shop in one city? Really?! What does that say about you, that you disrespect a country and its people while enjoying their hospita;ily, friendliness, and politeness - Which age does that put you in? Thanks for mentioning the "exquisite, insanely beautiful" traditional Rajasthani style.artwork.. Indian art, of every region is unique, and goes back, way way back.. to the "dark ages",, as you put it, But it is wonderful how all of you care and are so generous about girls being trafficked in India, human trafficking is such a terrible crime happening world wide, isn't it?
You inspire me Christian - come exhibit and paint in my country Aotearoa New Zealand land of the long white cloud and fiercely effulgent Māori peoples. Great to hear support for Hummingbird Foundation Christian - Wonderful. It is your humanity that shines through your creativity and your personal attention to your environment and very human expression of human kindness. I need a 6 x 1 hour long series of documentaries on this journey Christian...we can’t get enough. Blessings on your every creative adventure.
just saw you win on the painting challenge from 2014. glad to see you will show more of your work thanks. hope you film yourself painting on this channel..
Thank you Christian for taking me with you to see the , culture of a certain part of wonderful India n also I glimpsed the facial colors of maharaja n his surroundings, the painter is also very skilled, thank you for sharing, love you from Pakistan,
Christian traveling the "Indian Way" is only part of the adventure to this unveiling and delivery. They say the process or means is better than the end and in this case fills the story with interesting quirks and curves. Still Christian delivers as always in quality and creativity in spite of it all. This video inspires me to write a novel... The very narrow corridor, the courtyard trees filling the ground with roots and the faces and process of haggling are priceless.
True! The audio was very bad, it was difficult to hear the people's voices. Thankfully my favourite piece of classical music was audible. 🎶🎵🎶The Hummingbird Trust is of vital importance, but it will have little success until the men who pay to have sex with these young girls don't understand what a horrific thing they are doing to these girls' bodies, and the laws are changed accordingly. As for Christian, his work is amazing. His eyes are like lasers when he studies his sitter and he captures the man behind the outside appearance. He is a very special man. 🤗
In the SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014 competition, Christian’s fearless and fresh approach to painting stood out from the start. His work, as the winner, with fellow boundary-breaker Alan Cumming made for the most thrilling and moving episode of the entire series by far. Christian’s prodigious talent is matched only by his energy and curiosity, as well as his drive to continue to push himself to new discoveries. I offer him my admiration and all my best wishes.
check out his portrait of fabrice muamba and the explanation of the key in the picture, outstanding.
So well said Gatto Nero. It really was thrilling wasn't it, I was excited for him and because of him. In one way I felt bad for all the other very talented artists who have been on the show because he seemed to be the outstanding talent amongst all their talent, on any of the shows. He is truly brilliant. Having said that seeing his brilliance doesn't diminish their indivual and incredible talents; it just hi - lights his brilliance whilst amongst such other amazing artists.
His smiley personality, along with such determination to challenge himself and learn through every painting, is so endearing and engaging.
I was riveted to that commission episode of his, I hope its repeated soon.
Oh I did thankyou @Chris Barker. Apart from being a genius imo, and I'm not one to bandy that word around, he is soulful, insightful, thoughtful and giving and these qualities shine through his amazing work.
This man blows my mind🤯
Christian can truly take his place among the masters of art in this century.
What a beautiful comment.
I don't know what it is about Christin Hook's work but the finished pieces actually make me weep. What an extraordinary talent but what an extraordinary man. He seems to have humility in his talent, perhaps because he knows its comes through him and not of him.
Beautiful painting, Christian.. I discovered you in the SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Year series, and have become an admirer of your unique style.. Greetings from India! On behalf of the framers, apologies for you being charged an extra 100$, but these people are very poor, they have families to feed, hope you will forgive them - after all, it was extra work and they did go out of their way to change their method of framing to suit your needs - the extra material plus extra labour, you know.. how much do you think that would cost in the West..or, in your country? But thank you for your generosity towards the trafficked girls of India - human trafficking is such a terrible crime happening world wide, isn't it?
Christian’s composure is amazing. I would have been a nervous wreck with all that craziness
I am an artist in South America at the turning point in my work to abstract. I love painting portraits and have been soooooo inspired by your work which is so imaginative. You combine a rare mix of superb technique and mastery of the human representation. I will be following you on utube for sure and my portraits will take a new course from now on. Thank you so much Christian.
Brava!
(6:49)... and NOW you know why India is back in the dark ages. The ineptitude of that framing was staggering. But then (8:35) you see that exquisite horse, painted on the plate (made of camel bone!?!?!) ... and it's just insanely beautiful and detailed.
Christian is ... patience personified.
What a profound journey.
Thank you for bringing to our awareness The Hummingbird Trust. (Earlier today I was telling my sister that my hummingbirds are vociferous ... the Anna Hummingbird that guards the feeder all day long never shuts up! ...And then I stumbled upon this wonderful video).
Awwww,, "ineptitude" indeed.. that's in one shop... one shop - where they have their own method of framing. India is a huge country, and I am an artist, who gets her paintings framed the "sophisticated" Western way!. As for "back in the dark ages".. Really? Generalisation of a huge country based on your experience in one shop in one city? Really?! What does that say about you, that you disrespect a country and its people while enjoying their hospita;ily, friendliness, and politeness - Which age does that put you in? Thanks for mentioning the "exquisite, insanely beautiful" traditional Rajasthani style.artwork.. Indian art, of every region is unique, and goes back, way way back.. to the "dark ages",, as you put it,
But it is wonderful how all of you care and are so generous about girls being trafficked in India, human trafficking is such a terrible crime happening world wide, isn't it?
You inspire me Christian - come exhibit and paint in my country Aotearoa New Zealand land of the long white cloud and fiercely effulgent Māori peoples.
Great to hear support for Hummingbird Foundation Christian - Wonderful. It is your humanity that shines through your creativity and your personal attention to your environment and very human expression of human kindness.
I need a 6 x 1 hour long series of documentaries on this journey Christian...we can’t get enough. Blessings on your every creative adventure.
Matangaro Matangaro , Effulgent! Crikey, people rushing for dictionaries all over the world.
peter olsen - may dictionary sales explode globally ha ha ha
I am so impressed with your work and you truly are a kind and gentle man, I look forward to following you on you tube.
Thanks for sharing!
You are amazingly talented and bold to do you. Love your work. As an older Asian, I gasped when you sat down before the Maharajah did. ;)
I was watching to see if deference would be given the Maharajah, so was His Highness.
Westerners often don’t know subtleties of deference to dignitaries because we don’t have them
Careful. Maharajah upon their meeting indicated for Christian to take a seat which Christian did.
Inspiring guy... amazing artist.. great to watch.
just saw you win on the painting challenge from 2014. glad to see you will show more of your work thanks. hope you film yourself painting on this channel..
Thank you Christian for taking me with you to see the , culture of a certain part of wonderful India n also I glimpsed the facial colors of maharaja n his surroundings, the painter is also very skilled, thank you for sharing, love you from Pakistan,
Christian traveling the "Indian Way" is only part of the adventure to this unveiling and delivery. They say the process or means is better than the end and in this case fills the story with interesting quirks and curves. Still Christian delivers as always in quality and creativity in spite of it all. This video inspires me to write a novel... The very narrow corridor, the courtyard trees filling the ground with roots and the faces and process of haggling are priceless.
Umm.. India has many "ways" of traveling.. So glad you enjoyed the "exotic" "quirks and curves" of our Indian ways 🤩
Oh, the framing challenges! I got so stressed out watching it! It’s a beautiful work.
amazing artist
Great,,, you are in our INDIA. Yours srt is great. .Thank you.
Man, you are brave! I can't even think of attempting to varnish a large painting at the last second while it is in its frame! 😱
Brilliantly captured the spirit of Bapji (or Our Father) His Highness of Jodhpur
loving your work xxxx dont have sky so just see your win here on youtube and wow xxx
Superb project Christian. You live up to your name. Bravo!
So much emotions .
Would be a better film had it been edited properly.
True! The audio was very bad, it was difficult to hear the people's voices. Thankfully my favourite piece of classical music was audible. 🎶🎵🎶The Hummingbird Trust is of vital importance, but it will have little success until the men who pay to have sex with these young girls don't understand what a horrific thing they are doing to these girls' bodies, and the laws are changed accordingly. As for Christian, his work is amazing. His eyes are like lasers when he studies his sitter and he captures the man behind the outside appearance. He is a very special man. 🤗
My god.
Wonderful man
Sky art...artist of the year.....
Well done Christian what a good cause
Welcome to India...I am also professional artist...Neha kiran...nice video
Amazing!
N 9
Poor elephants, horses, camels
Robin Gagan and trafficked humans
Le vernissage!!!
i know exactly how you feel ....
How incompetent are the framers!?
Yes - its amazing that given the artistic wonders of architecture, jewellery making, painting and design in India, the framing was such a challenge!
Insanely so.
King Charles, please just honor Christian with a OBE as soon as possible.