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 the first joint restoration schemes with British Waterways, 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.

As well as watercolours. Garth's other interests include Choral singing with the Guildford Cathedral Singers. He is also interested in all forms of steam mechanisms and has owned two steam boats, the first a 70ft narrowboat 'Nautilus' and the second a Steamboat ICTUS. 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.

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 still goes Dancing most weeks, Ballroom in which he has a silver medal, Latin and Argentine Tango.

Railways have also been another great interest, and combining that with modeling, Garth has a '00' gauge model railway running round his studio.

Today there is much talk of legacies. Garth would like to think that he left the world a better place, but of the many things in which he has been involved, the battle of the Stourbridge Canal is one activity that he would like to think achieved that aim.

Garth and his wife Ann.