
Watercolour provides an opportunity to have fun with playful animal subjects and landscapes. The discovery of neon pigments has provided a greater opportunity for play

Alpine Spring Mist - The chalet accommodation and campsite at Les Lanchettes, Nancroix in the Les Arcs valley is my go to skiing base. An enforced few days off skiing provided an opportunity to paint the view from my chalet with low cloud hanging over the upper valley. Watercolour on paper
Alpine Spring Mist - The chalet accommodation and campsite at Les Lanchettes, Nancroix in the Les Arcs valley is my go to skiing base. An enforced few days off skiing provided an opportunity to paint the view from my chalet with low cloud hanging over the upper valley. Watercolour on paper

Cocky Robin - A glowing red breasted Robin sings with full gusto protecting its territory Water colour on paper
Cocky Robin - A glowing red breasted Robin sings with full gusto protecting its territory Water colour on paper

Tittle Tattle - A trio of Coal Tits chattering away on a branch, discussing the latest tittle tattle. Watercolour on paper. Sold in private collection.
Tittle Tattle - A trio of Coal Tits chattering away on a branch, discussing the latest tittle tattle. Watercolour on paper. Sold in private collection.

Summer Hols - Memories of lazy summer days on sandy beaches with my son inspired the colourful treatment of this toddler playing in the sand. Watercolour on paper
Summer Hols - Memories of lazy summer days on sandy beaches with my son inspired the colourful treatment of this toddler playing in the sand. Watercolour on paper

Pandaring - Its surprising how much colour can be employed in painting a playful panda in its rich bamboo forest. A lot of fun was had in producing this work which I hope the viewer enjoys too.
Pandaring - Its surprising how much colour can be employed in painting a playful panda in its rich bamboo forest. A lot of fun was had in producing this work which I hope the viewer enjoys too.

Heading Home - This painting is inspired by an evening walk at the Knepp rewilding project. After an absence of 450 years Knepp have successfully reintroduced the European Stork. Walking on the painting captures storks heading back to their nests.
Heading Home - This painting is inspired by an evening walk at the Knepp rewilding project. After an absence of 450 years Knepp have successfully reintroduced the European Stork. Walking on the painting captures storks heading back to their nests.

Daftodils - A bright bunch of daffodils playing with the complimentary colours purple and yellow, albeit with neon pigments. Watercolour on paper
Daftodils - A bright bunch of daffodils playing with the complimentary colours purple and yellow, albeit with neon pigments. Watercolour on paper

Tin Machines - Inspired by the view from the Counting House at Botallack mine museum in a summer evening shower the old Engine House contrasts with the skeleton of a later modern mine building. Watercolour on paper.
Tin Machines - Inspired by the view from the Counting House at Botallack mine museum in a summer evening shower the old Engine House contrasts with the skeleton of a later modern mine building. Watercolour on paper.

Hen Party - A group of colourful hens readying themselves for a night on the tiles. Watercolour on paper
Hen Party - A group of colourful hens readying themselves for a night on the tiles. Watercolour on paper

Trooping The Colour -
Inspired by images of a troop of elephants in the African savanna the use of neon pigments brings out the rich warmth of a low setting sun.
Original watercolour SOLD in private collection.
Gift prints and greeting cards available in shop
Trooping The Colour -
Inspired by images of a troop of elephants in the African savanna the use of neon pigments brings out the rich warmth of a low setting sun.
Original watercolour SOLD in private collection.
Gift prints and greeting cards available in shop

Sweet Nectar Tint - Based on an original drawing this is a pen and watercolour wash on paper showing a humming bird in full feeding flight. Inspired by watching humming birds in my son's garden in Seattle
Sweet Nectar Tint - Based on an original drawing this is a pen and watercolour wash on paper showing a humming bird in full feeding flight. Inspired by watching humming birds in my son's garden in Seattle

'Oister' Catchers - Watercolour of flock of one of my favourite birds, Oyster Catchers, feeding on exposed rocks with their distinctive eponymous cry 'Oi Oi Oi'
Watercolour on paper
'Oister' Catchers - Watercolour of flock of one of my favourite birds, Oyster Catchers, feeding on exposed rocks with their distinctive eponymous cry 'Oi Oi Oi'
Watercolour on paper

Krazy for Kew - A few evenings in the summer Kew holds a cycling festival permitting cycling around the grounds. This painting is based on a photograph of my wife and I sitting in the glowing setting sun in front of the Temperate House
Krazy for Kew - A few evenings in the summer Kew holds a cycling festival permitting cycling around the grounds. This painting is based on a photograph of my wife and I sitting in the glowing setting sun in front of the Temperate House

'HIGH' Street - This overused view of the Old High Street in East Grinstead cried out to me to refresh the image by indulging a combination of my affinity for neon colours and my Urban Abstract approach. The result at the end of this experiment was a truly ‘HIGH’ street!.
'HIGH' Street - This overused view of the Old High Street in East Grinstead cried out to me to refresh the image by indulging a combination of my affinity for neon colours and my Urban Abstract approach. The result at the end of this experiment was a truly ‘HIGH’ street!.

Frogging in the Rigging - Watercolour depicting a playful stack of colourful Red Eyed Tree Frogs Watercolour on paper. SOLD in private collection. Prints and cards available on the shop page
Frogging in the Rigging - Watercolour depicting a playful stack of colourful Red Eyed Tree Frogs Watercolour on paper. SOLD in private collection. Prints and cards available on the shop page

Geese its Hot! - An image of a small flock of Geese swimming across a pond in the autumn twilight inspired this neon rendition, their bright beaks mirroring the fiery foliage and glowing sunset in the water. Watercolour on paper
Geese its Hot! - An image of a small flock of Geese swimming across a pond in the autumn twilight inspired this neon rendition, their bright beaks mirroring the fiery foliage and glowing sunset in the water. Watercolour on paper

Storking the Campsite - This painting is inspired by a weekend camping at the Knepp rewilding project. After an absence in the country of 450 years Knepp have successfully reintroduced the European Stork. Late in the afternoon as the day visitors leave the storks can be seen swooping low over the campsite. A wonderful experience captured in this watercolour.
Storking the Campsite - This painting is inspired by a weekend camping at the Knepp rewilding project. After an absence in the country of 450 years Knepp have successfully reintroduced the European Stork. Late in the afternoon as the day visitors leave the storks can be seen swooping low over the campsite. A wonderful experience captured in this watercolour.

My Best Side Mr McC? - Definitely the best side of this wonderful Macaw. A subject worthy of the full indulgence in the neon paintbox. The title being a play on the artists surname Mccarthy-Godwin
My Best Side Mr McC? - Definitely the best side of this wonderful Macaw. A subject worthy of the full indulgence in the neon paintbox. The title being a play on the artists surname Mccarthy-Godwin

Eyes on You - Watercolour of Peacock flexing its tail of colourful eyes.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Eyes on You - Watercolour of Peacock flexing its tail of colourful eyes.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Ancient Roots New Shoots - Watercolour of an 11th century church in a rural summer Sussex scene.
Watercolour on Paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Ancient Roots New Shoots - Watercolour of an 11th century church in a rural summer Sussex scene.
Watercolour on Paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Going Hot Turkey - Watercolour of Turkeys tumbling together in free range farmyard
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Going Hot Turkey - Watercolour of Turkeys tumbling together in free range farmyard
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Squawk Boxing - Original watercolour of two Yellow Crested Cockatoos having a good squawk
Watercolour on paper.
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Squawk Boxing - Original watercolour of two Yellow Crested Cockatoos having a good squawk
Watercolour on paper.
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Stick Your Neck Out - Giraffe peering at observer in colourful foliage
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount
Stick Your Neck Out - Giraffe peering at observer in colourful foliage
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount

Zen Ore - Watercolour of the ruined engine house at Carn Galver mine Bosigran Cornwall.
Close to Bosigran 'Commando' Ridge, Great Zawn climbing area and the South West 'Salt' Path. A few miles west of Zennor Village.
40cm x 50cm mounted
Zen Ore - Watercolour of the ruined engine house at Carn Galver mine Bosigran Cornwall.
Close to Bosigran 'Commando' Ridge, Great Zawn climbing area and the South West 'Salt' Path. A few miles west of Zennor Village.
40cm x 50cm mounted

Even Ridge (Commando or Bosigran Ridge, Cornwall) - An expressionist water colour reflecting a memory of a warm evening climb of Bosigran (Commando Ridge) Cornwall.
Watercolour
50cm x 40cm including white card mount SOLD in private collection. Prints and Greeting cards available on shop page
Even Ridge (Commando or Bosigran Ridge, Cornwall) - An expressionist water colour reflecting a memory of a warm evening climb of Bosigran (Commando Ridge) Cornwall.
Watercolour
50cm x 40cm including white card mount SOLD in private collection. Prints and Greeting cards available on shop page

Emperors of the Snow (Triumvirate) - Watercolour depicting a trio of Emperor Penguins marching through Antarctic snowfield in winter light.
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount
Emperors of the Snow (Triumvirate) - Watercolour depicting a trio of Emperor Penguins marching through Antarctic snowfield in winter light.
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount

Poppy Fest - Watercolour of red poppies in colourful background.
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount
Poppy Fest - Watercolour of red poppies in colourful background.
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount

Twit Two - Watercolour of two tawny owls in close flight.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Twit Two - Watercolour of two tawny owls in close flight.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Original watercolour of a tawny owl braving a winter snowfall
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount Sold in private collection
Original watercolour of a tawny owl braving a winter snowfall
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount Sold in private collection

They're Late - Watercolour of pheasant in snowy sunset framed by silver birches
Watercolour on paper
47cm x 35cm including ivory card frame
They're Late - Watercolour of pheasant in snowy sunset framed by silver birches
Watercolour on paper
47cm x 35cm including ivory card frame

Trattoria Venezia - Watercolour of Venice canalside scene with gondola and from a trattoria
Watercolour on paper
35cm x 48cm including ivory card mount
Trattoria Venezia - Watercolour of Venice canalside scene with gondola and from a trattoria
Watercolour on paper
35cm x 48cm including ivory card mount

Scrumping - Original watercolour of ripe autumn apples ready for picking
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Scrumping - Original watercolour of ripe autumn apples ready for picking
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Mouse Munch - Watercolour of field mouse munching out an apple surrounded by autumn fruits.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 35cm including ivory card mount
Mouse Munch - Watercolour of field mouse munching out an apple surrounded by autumn fruits.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 35cm including ivory card mount

Emperors of the Snow - Four majestic Emperor penguins marching through an Antarctic snow field.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
SOLD in private collection. Gift Prints and Greetings cards available in shop
Emperors of the Snow - Four majestic Emperor penguins marching through an Antarctic snow field.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
SOLD in private collection. Gift Prints and Greetings cards available in shop

Autumn Warmth - Watercolour of Sheffield Park, Sussex in autumn colours looking towards house across the lake.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount
Autumn Warmth - Watercolour of Sheffield Park, Sussex in autumn colours looking towards house across the lake.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 38cm including ivory card mount

Reflected Folly - Watercolour of Italianesque folly and formal pond set in lush green gardens under stormy sky.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 35cm including ivory card mount
Reflected Folly - Watercolour of Italianesque folly and formal pond set in lush green gardens under stormy sky.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 35cm including ivory card mount

Pear and Jugs - Watercolour still life including pears, jugs and cloth.
Watercolour on paper
35cm x 48cm including ivory card mount
Pear and Jugs - Watercolour still life including pears, jugs and cloth.
Watercolour on paper
35cm x 48cm including ivory card mount

Boulders and Vines - Watercolour of Stone Farm Rocks, Kingscote vines and Weirwood Reservoir, Sussex
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount
Boulders and Vines - Watercolour of Stone Farm Rocks, Kingscote vines and Weirwood Reservoir, Sussex
Watercolour on paper
38cm x 48cm including ivory card mount

Coniston Dreaming - Watercolour of Coniston Water, Lake District looking across to the fells above Peel Island (Swallows and Amazons) and the site of Bluebird's water speed record.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 35cm
Coniston Dreaming - Watercolour of Coniston Water, Lake District looking across to the fells above Peel Island (Swallows and Amazons) and the site of Bluebird's water speed record.
Watercolour on paper
48cm x 35cm

Still Waters - Watercolour of a tranquil lakeland autumn scene.
Watercolour on paper
28cm x 36cm including white card mount
Still Waters - Watercolour of a tranquil lakeland autumn scene.
Watercolour on paper
28cm x 36cm including white card mount

Who Let The Dogs In! - Watercolour of two playful Jack Russell terriers
Watercolour on Paper
28cm x 36cm including white card mount
Who Let The Dogs In! - Watercolour of two playful Jack Russell terriers
Watercolour on Paper
28cm x 36cm including white card mount

Squashed - Watercolour of three colourful squash ready for cooking.
Watercolour on paper.
36cm x 28cm ncluding white card mount
Squashed - Watercolour of three colourful squash ready for cooking.
Watercolour on paper.
36cm x 28cm ncluding white card mount

Ever Together - Watercolour of two Swans, mated for life with heart motifs repeated in the composition.
Watercolour on paper
Sold in private collection. Prints and greeting cards available on the shop page.
Ever Together - Watercolour of two Swans, mated for life with heart motifs repeated in the composition.
Watercolour on paper
Sold in private collection. Prints and greeting cards available on the shop page.