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JEAN HOBSON

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The Guardian’s MartinWainwright:  There is something special about Jean’s paintings; partly an expression of her warm and sympathetic character but more importantly an originality which brings out those fleeting expressions, moods or physical characteristics which almost always defy the photographer. I just love strongly coloured paintings. Hooray for Hockney! And for Hobson!

Art critic and jazz singer, the late George Melly:  Jean’s paintings are both realistic and poetic.  Sometimes her paintings are a little sinister but most often, without patronising, they encapsulate the pleasure and vitality of the North.

Playwright Willy Russell: Jean’s paintings are characterised by their vitality and immediacy. Beyond their deceptive simplicity, however, there is a depth and complexity, which becomes more apparent, every viewing.

Playwright Alan Bleasdale:  I have only ever bought three paintings in my life; two of them are by Jean Hobson.

Playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn:  I have a number of Jean’s picture and she, I know, has enjoyed several of my plays. We are quite a mutual admiration society really. I think she’s terrific.

Art Critic, Germany, Von Eva Maria Siefer:  Original and exciting work, I have even bought one.

Managing Director of Power Gems Corporation, USA Paul Tipple:  We wanted to showcase another big talent from the North West of England and we did. The Americans loved her.  



 


 


 


 



The Guardian’s Martin Wainwright:

There is something special about Jean’s paintings; partly an expression of her warm and sympathetic character but more importantly an originality which brings out those fleeting expressions, moods or physical characteristics which almost always defy the photographer. I just love strongly coloured paintings. Hooray for Hockney! And for Hobson!

Art critic and jazz singer George Melly:

Jean’s paintings are both realistic and poetic.  Sometimes her painting are a little sinister but most often, without patronising, they encapsulate the pleasure and vitality of the North.

Playwright Willy Russell:

Jean’s paintings are characterised by their vitality and immediacy. Beyond their deceptive simplicity, however, there is a depth and complexity, which becomes more apparent, every viewing.

Playwright Alan Bleasdale:

I have only ever bought three paintings in my life; two of them are by Jean Hobson.

Playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn:

I have a number of Jean’s picture and she, I know, has enjoyed several of my plays. We are quite a mutual admiration society really. I think she’s terrific.

Art Critic, Germany, Von Eva Maria Siefer:

Original and exciting work, I have even bought one.

Managing Director of Power Gems Corporation, USA Paul Tipple:

We wanted to showcase another big talent from the North West of England and we did. The Americans loved her.