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PL Hobbs Books
The Lake District
a watercolour journey
Celebrating over 50 years of living and working in the English Lake District, artist Phil Hobbs invites us to accompany him on a journey through this unique part of the world, retracing the steps that over that same period have provided the inspiration and the material for some of his best known works.
Portraying the interaction between the local people and the landscape has always been an important element in his work and as well as giving a human aspect to his paintings, this connection has been the source of many an amusing anecdote, some of which he shares with us here.
Historically, the Lake District has played a much bigger part in this nation’s story than is often appreciated and the inclusion of some interesting nuggets of information in this regard within the text, offers a new dimension to the reader’s appreciation and understanding of the area, its life and traditions.
Illustrated with over 240 of his remarkable drawings and paintings, many taken from the sketchbooks that Phil has kept throughout his professional painting life, this volume gives an insight, not only into the working life of the Lake District but also that of the artist.
ISBN 978 1 9997000 3 4
'As sympathetic and intimate portraits go, this is superb'.
Henry Malt Artbookreview.net
Venice
a watercolour journey
Artist Phil Hobbs takes us on a watercolour journey through the streets and along the canals of this unique city. As well as the watercolour paintings which capture the essence of the place, the text provides a gentle and simple guide to many of the well known and some of the lesser-known treasures of Venice.
The anecdotes, along with historical snippets bring to life the city from a particularly individual and personal perspective.
Phil has been visiting and painting around Venice now for over 20 years and this book gives an insight into both the city in all its splendour and the working life of the painter P L Hobbs. Lavishly illustrated with more than 165 of his exquisite drawings, sketches and paintings there are also six hand drawn maps showing the various locations that were the inspiration behind them.
It is hoped that the discussion of watercolour as a medium, together with some works straight from the drawing board, prior to mounting and framing, as well as preparatory works along side more finished pieces, will provide a glimpse of his thinking and working methods.
ISBN 978-1-9997000-0-3
“Thorough, informed and informing, this is at once a guide, history and portrait of a beautiful city.”
The Artist magazine
If you’re a lover of watercolour and of Venice, this is a book you’ll really want. It’s almost a visit in itself.”
Henry Malt Artbookreview.net.
