Mark Hobson lives 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 British Columbia's coast, from pounding surf to sheltered coves, from rainforests to the underwater realm. His paintings reflect the richness of the natural environment and wildlife coming alive.

Professionally trained as a biologist, he taught high school science for nine years before becoming a full time artist. Mark is self taught, his paintings are simultaneously accurate and sensitive depictions of the many moods of wilderness and rural landscapes.

Mark has taken part of many shows around the world, having won many awards for his works in Canada, the U.S.A and Europe. The Royal Canadian Mint has twice asked him to design a set of platinum coins. The National Geographic Society has displayed his work in Washington D.C. He was part of the Society of Animal Artists and was the B.C. Wildlife Artist of the Year in 1996. In 2003 he won the Pacific Salmon Foundation's Stamp Award.

A strong advocate for preserving the wilderness, he loves to paint, and has donated numerous paintings and time to efforts to preserve natural environs. His float house studio is only accessible by boat, surrounded by natural beauty.