He paints for the greater part directly from nature, sometimes using a miniature sketch box ( Pochade Box ) enabling him to paint in the most unlikely places. Much of what he has produced down the years, has been painted not only in the glorious British countryside, but also in situ from his own boats around the British coasts, and inland waterways. A good deal of this has been exhibited at the Royal Society of Marine Artists annual show since 1970, the last being the year 2000. There have been close to 40 venues that have shown Ronald Godwin's work and many paintings are now in private collections.