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William Hobday: Original Fine Ink Drawings of the Sussex Countryside

William’s work has been shortlisted three times for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, shown at London’s Llewellyn Alexander Gallery, and featured through his role as artist in residence for Sussex Life.

William creates original fine ink drawings, specialising in country houses, landscapes, and countryside illustrations. Commissions are welcome, and limited edition hand-signed prints are also available.

For enquiries, email williamhobday@gmail.com or call 07811 252 801. You can also find more details about the workshop and artwork on Google Maps, or read the Sussex Life article about William.

William also offers frame making and furniture restoration. Find out more here.

Fallen Tree
Fallen Tree

I think that Bill’s love of the English Countryside shines though in his exquisite attention to detail. The amazing amount of work that goes into each drawing to bring the imagery to life is a swift cure for occasional bouts of homesickness.

Barbara Smock
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage

Wow! Huge amount of work involved and he certainly enjoys/has control of extremely detailed work. I hope he sells like crazy. Very nice drawings - made even better with the dashes of colour.

Barbara, Arkansas
Ancient Yew Tree - St Peter's Church Chailey Sussex
Ancient Yew Tree, St Peter's Church, Chailey, Sussex

These are incredible! Having sold from a Gallery for a number of years I can tell you that this man will become famous. Just check his close picture of trees bark, try drawing yourself, then appreciate his skill. Unique.

Anthony Harris, Sculptor and artist
Country House
Country House

Hi Bill! Everyone loves the picture! When I showed grandma she recognised it immediately! Thanks again.

Robbie
English Oak
English Oak

I love William’s work. The drawing he did of our garden full of vivid detail and atmosphere. He captures the essence of the subject while bringing his own unique perspective to it. His enthusiasm and energy are inspiring!

Frances Wilkinson
Butterfly and Thistle
Butterfly and Thistle

I like his work. It is very detailed and meticulously drawn. In general I like the whole effect of his work.

Stephen Auslender, Ph.D. New York University in Creative Arts
Oak in hedge with blackbirds
Oak in Hedge with Blackbirds

William captured our home, not just our house. His skilled drawing was technically perfect and artistically inspiring. A hidden talent. William draws with profound feeling.

Sylvia Meli
Regency style town house seven dials area Brighton
Regency Style Town House, Seven Dials Area, Brighton
Tiger
Tiger
Knarled Tree
Knarled Tree
Oak Tree
Oak Tree
Top of oak
Top of Oak
The Rectory, Chailey
The Rectory, Chailey
Ditchling to Burgess Hill
Ditchling to Burgess Hill
Cat
Cat
Bridalway Walk
Bridalway Walk
Church Interior
Church Interior
Great Tit
Great Tit
Robin in thickett
Robin in Thicket
small oak tree
Small Oak Tree
Squirrel in tree
Squirrel in Tree
Country House East Sussex
Country House East Sussex
Woodpecker b and w
Woodpecker Black and White
Woodpecker clr
Woodpecker Colour
View of the south downs nr plumpton
View of the South Downs near Plumpton
Toadstools in the Woodlands
Toadstools in the Woodlands
Cockatiel
Cockatiel
Downs View with Oak Tree
Downs View with Oak Tree
November landscape
November Landscape
Tree and hedge in early spring
Tree and Hedge in Early Spring
Plumpton
Plumpton
Three Houses
Three Houses
East Sussex footpath Hassocks
East Sussex Footpath, Hassocks
landscape of hamsey west sussex
Landscape of Hamsey, West Sussex
Hogwarts
Hogwarts
April Walk
April Walk
Autumn 2021
Autumn 2021
Autumn Deer & Toadstools 2021
Autumn Deer & Toadstools 2021
Summer - Hawthorne with Honeysuckle
Summer - Hawthorne with Honeysuckle
Fox at the Crossroads
Fox at the Crossroads
Green Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
Wasps
Wasps