Tony Watson

I am a UK fine artist and designer.

12 months ago I decided to become a full-time artist. I produce work in traditional and digital media, such as paint, photography, video, print, 3D, text and digital work. Although I love to use oil paints, being naturally versatile, I feel perfectly at home mixing traditional and contemporary aspects. My work falls into three distinct areas: landscape, still life and graphic design.

I have displayed pieces in several joint exhibitions (Surrey and London) since 2014 and I have sold work through exhibitions and from private commissions. My landscapes have featured in Surrey Life magazine.

The landscape, in all its forms is the subject that I am most drawn to, although I often explore other subjects and methods. Alongside landscapes I hold a keen interest in still life. I enjoy the discipline of observation and challenges of execution needed to achieve a result akin to the work of the Dutch masters. When creating a piece of art or design I am mindful of the site specific location that will host the work. My design background is a big influence on my work, as is location (I was born in Liverpool and now live in Surrey).

Recently and increasingly, what interests me is my place within a l...

Early in my career I studied Fine Art under Maurice Cockrill, in Liverpool. I went on to gain a BA hons in Graphic Design at Kingston.

I was subsequently employed to produce graphics and animation for the landmark Spectacolor advertising screen in Piccadilly Circus. Following this, I set up and run Spike Partnership, a design studio specialising in real estate marketing. I became a full artist in 2019.

2020

So far, I have been invited to participate in three new exhibitions in the forthcoming year: at Dorking, Clyde & Co and the annual exhibition at Yvonne Arnauld, Guildford.

These exhibitions are on hold due to the corona virus.

2019

The Dorking Group of Artists, Annual exhibition, Denbies Estate, Dorking, Surrey
Joint exhibition October

Received three still life commissions from separate private residential clients.

2017
Guildford Arts exhibition at Clyde & Co head office, Guildford
Joint exhibition August – October

The Dorking Group of Artists, Annual exhibition, Denbies Estate, Dorking, Surrey
Joint exhibition October

2016
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey
Joint exhibition November - January 2017

Guildford Arts exhibition at Clyde & Co head office, Guildford
Joint exhibition August – October
Sold two landscape paintings

The Dorking Group of Artists, Annual exhibition, Denbies Estate, Dorking, Surrey
Joint exhibition October
Sold one still life painting

‘Pop Up’ exhibition at Bovey House, Betchworth, Surrey
Solo exhibition May – July

The Dorking Group of Artists, Spring exhibition, Betchworth, Surrey
Joint exhibition April
Awarded first prize for a 'Dutch' still ife paintin...