This week, the Directory of Illustration presents an artist feature on Adam Hook! Adam is an exceptionally versatile illustrator. Using traditional mediums, he produces highly detailed and realistic artworks. His extensive research, historical expertise and masterful draughtsmanship bring history vividly to life.
THE WORK
Adam’s subjects include military history, costume, daily life, architecture and landscape, with a chronology stretching from Biblical times to the modern day. He is well-versed and remarkably comfortable in both technical and figure drawing.
Adam has produced over one hundred images for military publishers, detailing military history, costume, uniforms, arms and equipment.
He has also had a lifelong passion for natural science and natural history. He loves painting subjects from wild birds, reptiles and mammals to trees, flowers and landscapes. He produces realistic and finely detailed work for commissions ranging from field guides and encyclopedias to fine art, greetings cards and educational publishing.
Adam has over thirty five years of experience as an illustrator. Historical illustration runs in his blood. He first studied graphic design before beginning his illustration career with guidance from his father, Richard Hook, one of the finest historical illustrators.
