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Hooded Merqansers: Among the Lily Pads Mark Hobson

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Hooded Merqansers: Among the Lily Pads Mark Hobson
Giclee addition Signed and copyrighted by Mark A Hobson print on canvas #10 of 295, 14 X 18 Mark Hobson is based in Tofino BC., on the outer west coast of Vancouver Island where he haspainted for over twenty years. A diverse artist in both subject and media, he is equally comfortable in watercolour, oils, and acrylics. Mark is best known for his passionate portrayals of the B.C. coast, from pounding surf to sheltered cove; frorainforests to the underwater realm. The richness of the natural environment and its wildlife comes alive in his work. Professionally trained as a biologist, he taught high school science for nine years before painting as a career. Self-taught asan artist, his paintings are simultaneously accurate and sensitive depictions of the many moods of wilderness and rural landscapes. Mark's work has won many awards in the U.S.,Canada and Europe. He has participated in shows throughout North America and as far afield as Hong Kong and Singapore. The Royal Canadian Mint has invited him to design sets of coins depicting wildlife three times. The National Geographic