MIKE GOODWIN

Artist

Mike is a Liverpool-based artist known for his humorous and character-driven illustrations.

Now retired from full-time employment, Mike has devoted his creative energy to producing a distinctive body of work that reflects his lifelong passion for art.

Though not prolific, by his own admission, he has built an impressive visual archive that showcases his evolving style and consistent focus on people as central subjects.

Humour is the driving force behind Mike’s work, often sparked by quirky titles or song lyrics, which form the conceptual starting point for many of his pieces. Text plays a crucial role, frequently appearing as a caption or as an integrated element within the artwork itself.

Traditionally working in pen and ink with occasional splashes of colour, Mike has recently embraced acrylic painting and digital media. His latest digital collages – influenced by pop-art and retro-aesthetics – draw from his existing catalogue, giving new life to earlier illustrations.

His style remains playful, enigmatic and unmistakably his own, with every image aiming to amuse, intrigue, or simply spark curiosity.