The American Landscape is William Hook’s inspiration. Large skies, low horizons, distant mountains, and textured foregrounds are expressed in his paintings with broad brushstrokes vivid color. His work is distinctive and stands out from contemporary landscape painters.
Hook’s background in art began at an early age. It was through the influence of his father and grandmother, a professional photographer and architect respectively, that art became second nature. Other family members include art historian Bainbridge Bunting, prominent Italian painters Gino and Bertha Venanzi, as well as Pulizer Prize winning author Willa Cather. There was never a lack of opinions and interest...
