Hidey Holes written by Robin Whitcomb
Featuring Artwork by Mark Woollacott
Three of my paintings are featured in a book written by Robin Whitcomb, author of Wealding The Willow and Home Sweet Home. The book's title is Hidey Holes and is published by Troubador Publishing and is available online at Amazon and Waterstones and other retailers.
Art and the British Coastline
Hidey Holes takes in North Devon, Pembrokeshire, and the castles that line the rugged Northumbrian coastline, before Robin heads back to South Devon to visit Agatha Christie's home at Greenway House. Robin's photography and light-hearted account of his journey, accompanied by landscapes by local painters, will delight readers who love local history, art and the British coast.
Featured painting: Lynmouth Harbour painted by artist Mark Woollacott. Acrylic on canvas. Size: 12 x 24 inches. SOLD.
A Painting of Lynmouth Harbour
This is Robin's third book following Wealding The Willow (a picture portrait of village cricket in the Weald, published by Tempus in 2005) and then Home Sweet Home (showing the most unusual places and homes where people live, published by Troubador in 2011). One of the places Robin visited on his travels was Lynmouth, on the North Devon coastline. I was lucky enough to be asked to supply Robin with an image of my Lynmouth Harbour painting for this section in the book. Lynmouth is a great location to visit and close to many places of interest, such as: Lynton, the Cliff Railway, the Valley of the Rocks, Watersmeet, Foreland Point and the stunning South West Coast Path.
Featured painting — lower right corner: Lynmouth Harbour painted by artist Mark Woollacott. Acrylic on canvas. Size: 12 x 24 inches. SOLD.
North Devon Paintings
I first found out about Robin's book project during April 2012 from Cliff and Katherine Bench (the original owners of Gallery at 500 Feet, Lynton, North Devon) who Robin had contacted initially when enquiring about my artwork with the possibility of using it in his third book. After emailing Robin and speaking with him over the phone several times — with Robin discussing with great enthusiasm his plans for his third book, which was to take him several years to put together — I was delighted that Robin would be using a number of images of my North Devon paintings in the book. It was a great honour indeed to have been selected by Robin as one of the artists to be represented in the North Devon section of his book.
Featured painting — centre: Instow Boats painted by artist Mark Woollacott. Acrylic on canvas. Size: 14 x 10 inches. SOLD.
Featured painting — lower centre: Watermouth Cove at Low Tide painted by artist Mark Woollacott. Acrylic on canvas. Size: 12 x 24 inches. SOLD.
About Author Robin Whitcomb
Robin Whitcomb was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, in 1945. After leaving school he spent two years in America working in the oil business in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After leaving Oklahoma, Robin headed west to California, to meet up with his older brother, Ian (an English entertainer, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, who had a hit in the mid 60s with the song You Turn Me On). Ian introduced Robin to rising stars Sonny and Cher, and Robin became their drummer and percussionist, playing on their big hit I Got You Babe.
Returning to the UK, Robin played cricket for Marylebone Cricket Club and rugby for Richmond RFC for ten years. While at St. Luke's College, Exeter, he represented the SW Counties XV v South Africa and then Fiji. He also played county rugby for Devon and Surrey. Robin worked for The Daily Telegraph before teaching at Dulwish Prep, London, for thirty-three years. He has also been coaching cricket at Colet Court, St. Paul's Junior School, in London.
Biographical and book publicity text; Copyright © 2016 Robin Whitcomb.
Featuring Artwork by Mark Woollacott
Title: Hidey Holes: Beautiful Hideaways, Bolt Holes and Harbours in England and Wales
Author: Robin Whitcomb
Format: Hardback
Date published: Published in February 2016 by Troubador Publishing
Where to Buy Robin's book: Amazon, Waterstones, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author of the book Hidey Holes?
Hidey Holes: Beautiful Hideaways, Bolt Holes and Harbours in England and Wales was written by Robin Whitcomb, an author known for documenting Britain's most picturesque coastal and harbour locations.
Which artist's paintings are featured in the Hidey Holes book?
The book features coastal and landscape paintings by a number of artists. One of them is British artist Mark Woollacott, whose work captures the atmosphere and beauty of England's harbours and coastline.
Is the artwork shown suitable for art collectors and investors?
Yes, the featured paintings represent professional British coastal art that appeals to collectors and business professionals seeking high-quality, investment-worthy artwork connected to a luxury coastal lifestyle.
What type of art does Mark Woollacott specialise in?
Artist Mark Woollacott specialises in contemporary maritime and coastal paintings of the English coastline, focusing on harbours, beaches, and also high-end bespoke luxury yacht paintings.