THE ARTIST

Christopher Newhook was born in nearby Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland and moved to Alberta to take his early art training through the University of Alberta's Bacheolor of Fine Art program. Upon returning home, he moved to Placentia with his wife Lori Pretty, raised two children, and now works in a variety of art media including oil, pastel and computer graphics. Though his fine artwork hangs on the walls of homes and businesses throughout the world he also contributes to books, magazines and designs posters, cards, reports, murals, logos and interior-exterior displays.

As a trained artist and photographer Christopher is also experienced in the fields of publishing, fine art consulting and set design. He moves from the easel to camera to computer and blends the qualities of each medium effectively. As a result, he is in demand by both large scale corporations and young children looking to develop their talents.

Aside from his business, Orcan Art & Design, Christopher also has an affection for history, culture and nature. When not in the studio he can be found wandering the coastline and barrens of Newfoundland with his paints and camera trying to see the world in a grain of sand.

Christopher presently works out of his studio overlooking the Orcan River in historical Placentia, Newfoundland.