A WATERCOLOUR journey through Venice's canals and streets has been captured by artist Phil Hobbs in a beautifully illustrated new book.

The past president of the Lake Artists Society is holding an exhibition of his original Venetian paintings at his studio at The Copse, Old Hall Road, Troutbeck Bridge, tomorrow (Friday, July 28) 6-8pm; and Saturday and Sunday (July 29 and 30), 10am-4pm; and throughout August. For more, visit www.plhobbs.co.uk