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About Martin Goode
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Martin Goode was born in London and showed
interest in sketching and cartooning from his early schooldays.
He lived in Tillicoultry in Scotland for
five years, which inspired his passion for the rugged British countryside.
His non-stop drawing and cartooning soon turned to painting which he
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Martin's career started as a creative photographer, then a commercial artist
and graphic designer. He then founded a successful Essex based printing company
in 1978 which still flourishes today. The combination of Art, Photography and Printing
paved the way to develop a publishing company in 1987, producing fine art prints
depicting scenes of British cities, towns and villages. Martin Goode
Watercolours now boast the largest catalogue of local views available in the UK
with over 2000 published
titles, and Martin Goode's original paintings adorn homes all over the world |
Farm near
Headcorn, Kent 14x10 inches Original Watercolour Painting by Martin Goode
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Martin's attention to detail and
carefully constructed compositions have made him one of the industry's most
prolific and sought after watercolour artists. He has writeen articles for
artists' magazines, has produced his own library of instruction videos, has held
one man exhibitions and has demonstrated his watercolour techniques at many art
exhibitions and seminars. Commissions for original paintings have been received
from palaces, town councils, commercial organisations, art galleries and
individual collectors. We are regular exhibitors at the Spring
Fair, NEC Birmingham |
Martin Goode
died 2002 - he was greatly
respected throughout the art world and many trade magazine ran features on him
posthumously. As the founder of Martin Goode Watercolours
some 20 years ago, Martin's unique talent as a fine watercolourist and excellent
business mind has ensured the continuing success of the company. The company continues
operating with Martin's son and business partner, Vincent Goode at the
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Please click here to read a
tribute to Martin published in The Picture Business
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