Christian Furr

Christian Furr became the youngest artist to have ever officially painted Queen Elizabeth II, when in 1995 – at the age of twenty eight – at Buckingham Palace. The portrait hangs at the Royal Overseas League in St James, London.

Recent Projects

Portrait of Thomas and Melissa van Straubenzee unveiled at Chelsea Arts Club, collaboration with neon artist Chris Bracey on the “Staying Alive” collection, and curation of the inaugural “Liverpool Love” art exhibition at the New Museum of Liverpool in 2012.

Recognition

In 2004, received an AoC Gold Award at the House Of Commons.

Biography

Born in Heswall, Wirral in 1966. Resides in London with wife Emma and three daughters.

Education

Kingston College (BTec Graphic Design)
De Montfort University (1st Class Degree in Fine Art)
Wirral Metropolitan College (Foundation Course)

Publications

“Take Art” (John Blake Publishing 2008)
“The Lost Art” (John Blake Publishing 2007)