An Uncommon Art Initiative for Wildlife Conservation
40-year-old Jamie C. Goodwin, a watercolour artist living off-grid in an ancient forest in Limpley Stoke, Bath, UK, has just completed his first series of watercolour paintings.
After testing watercolours for the first time in early 2025, Jamie is using funds raised from his art to support his efforts to restore the ancient wildlife corridor where he lives.
The land is home to a public footpath and diverse, rare plants and animals. Jamie’s goal is to provide access to art regardless of income bracket while supporting wildlife conservation in the process.
Jamie spent five years living and working in the ancient forest, with the last eight months diligently learning watercolour before releasing his first series in October 2025.
“The public footpath is important to the community here. Many people walk it, and everyone has a right to enjoy Britain’s green spaces.” The artist says.
The works showcase six animals and plants from around the world in a colourful, abstract figurative style. The body of paintings created in just two days is already bringing joy to art lovers, with one review from Adam B on October 5th, 2025, saying, “It’s wonderful. I really like the energy of it.”
Jamie grew up in Limpley Stoke woods as a child, later leaving to return in 2020 to follow his passion for living with wildlife.
After studying art for seven years, he took a fifteen-year break, only to rediscover his passion in early 2025.
Speaking of the initiative, Jamie states, “It’s a dream come true. I’m doing what I love, surrounded by wildlife. I’m just so grateful I get to give back, and to do it with art. I feel so lucky.”
The free, limited-edition prints are available from his website, jamiehaswings.com, and help raise funds to support biodiversity, irrigate streams, and manage the woodland.
