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ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH MARK HOBSON

Explore the Great Bear Rainforest Aboard the Columbia III

Mark Hobson Painting Join west coast artist and naturalist Mark Hobson for a new acrylic painting workshop aboard the Columbia III. This will be a wonderful opportunity for a small group of acrylic enthusiasts to explore BC’s remote and spectacular Great Bear Rainforest while receiving instruction from an accomplished painter and teacher. Mark’s attentive guidance makes these six days a unique and valuable experience for those wishing to expand their artistic horizons. The daily itinerary includes demonstrations, shore excursions and plenty of time to paint. Each day the Columbia III travels and anchors in new locations insuring a variety of paintable subject matter. The trip is open to beginners and experienced painters alike. Group size is limited to seven.

Mark Hobson at work Mark Hobson is based in Tofino B.C., on the outer west coast of Vancouver Island where he has painted 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; from rainforests 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 as an artist, his paintings are simultaneously accurate and sensitive depictions of the many moods of wilderness and rural landscapes.

Mark Hobson Painting 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. In 2006, Mark was chosen as "Artist of the Year" by Ducks Unlimited Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint has invited him to design three different sets of coins. The National Geographic Society has displayed his work in Washington D.C., Mark was selected as a member of the Society of Animal Artists in 1997, and as BC's Wildlife Artist of the Year in 1996. His landscapes have placed in the top 100 of the US Art for Parks competition and three times Artist's Magazine annual competition has awarded his wildlife images high honours. In 2003 and 2005, he won the Pacific Salmon Foundation's stamp award.

Mark Hobson Painting A strong advocate for preserving the wilderness he loves to paint, Mark has donated numerous paintings and much of his time to efforts to preserve natural environments. Mark's floathouse studio is only accessible by boat, surrounded by the natural beauty of Clayoquot Sound.

For further background on Mark's work, see his website.

Registration is through Mothership Adventures, but you can contact Mark Hobson at 1-800-668-2208 or email hobson@island.net for a complete list of art supplies and other equipment suggestions.

Comments from the 2011 Mark Hobson Painting tour:

"Thank you for filling us with beauty; our eyes our ears and our bellies!"
Maureen, B.C.

"Fern, Miray, Luke and Mark, Thank you so much for a wonderful five days. The coastal knowledge, the music, the painting, the shore trips, the food, the scenery, the laughter… What fun!!"
Donna, B.C.

"The music was an "extra" to this most incredible trip. I knew it would be superb and my hopes were far exceeded. The food was wonderful, the ship is awesome, and the atmosphere friendly. The attention to detail was extraordinary and always the pleasant smile. "Thank you" seems lame, but the best I can say!"
Susie, B.C.

"Thank you all for a wonderful time. The music, food and kindness in particular."
Carol, BC

This tour departs from and returns to Bella Bella (directions).

2012 Acrylic Workshop with Mark Hobson
June 18-23 Great Bear Rainforest	5 nights	$2,195.00 CDN

Trip size limited to 8-10 participants. Our trips are all inclusive from the point of departure. Trip prices are per person in Canadian dollars plus 12% H.S.T. U. S. prices are approximate and will be based on current exchange rate at time of booking. Exchange rates are updated every 15 minutes.

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