GARTH ALLAN

Watercolour Artist

Garth trained as an Engineer, but has returned to Art after a very successful career as Managing Director of a Multi-National Company.

He has been associated with the waterways almost all his life. He lived on a converted narrow boat for five years in the early 60's, was Chairman of the Staffs and Worcs Canal Society, and carried out the negotiations for one of the first joint restoration schemes, the 16 locks of the Stourbridge Canal.

Garth's favourite subjects are all nostalgic. He only works in watercolour which he finds fascinating, particularly seeking to capture light, atmosphere, water and exploring the possibilities of colour.

Garth's watercolours can purchased as originals, but many of them are also available as Prints, Greetings and Christmas cards, details of which are shown here.

Recently, after designing this web site, Garth has started designing and installing web sites for other people. To see some of his work you could visit:-

Godalming Packetboat Company	A Horse drawn narrow boat offering trips on the River wey at Godalming.
Lime Tree Studios Ltd	Publishers of Greetings cards with Garth Allan images.
Guildford Cathedral Occasional Singers	The web site of the "Occasionals", a voluntary choir attached to Guildford Cathedral.
Guild of Waterway Artists.	A group of artists interested in portraying canals and waterways, and in assisting each other in the promotion of their work.
Janet Bristow.	Ballroom and Latin dancing Classes in Guildford.

As well as watercolours. Garth's other interests include Choral singing with the Guildford Cathedral Occasional Choir. He is also interested in all forms of steam mechanisms and has owned two steam boats Steamboat ICTUS and a 70ft steam narrow boat 'Nautilus'. Bees have always fascinated him and there are usually five hives in his garden Apiary. See page about honey. Another interest is Genealogy, having traced his family back to 1769. For exercise Garth goes Horse Riding and Ballroom Dancing most weeks.

Garth and his wife Ann have always enjoyed dancing (Scottish, Old Time and Country) but since Ann's stroke they have not been able to go dancing together as she is now partially paralysed. However Garth goes Ballroom dancing though badly misses no longer having Ann as his 'regular' partner. The dancing contacts has resulted in the latest watercolours being of dancers.

Garth and his wife Ann.