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AD 275 | Tomas Watson

Tomas Watson (b.1971) is a British artist who has lived and worked in Greece since 1994. He studied at the Slade School of Art in London.

In 1998, he won the BP Portrait Award and was subsequently commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint the author John Fowles. This portrait is in their permanent collection.

He is represented by the Jill George Gallery in London (www.jillgeorgegallery.co.uk) and Accesso Galleria in Tuscany (www.accessogalleria.com)

Topics Discussed In This Episode:
  • Tomas recounts where his artistic journey began (00:02:11) 
  • The importance of mentorship (00:07:46) 
  • Tomas's experiences at Slade University in London from 1990 - 1994 (00:09:28) 
  • Discussing mark-making (00:14:42) 
  • Having the courage to trust your artistic vision and perspective (00:26:22) 
  • Tomas winning the BP Portrait Award in 1998 (00:35:33) 
  • Cultivating a creative community and creating collective dialogue (00:43:35) 
  • Tomas discusses his process of creating carborundum etchings and using various other mediums (00:54:01) 
  • Tomas speaks about the Sigri Arts Retreat, the artist retreat he co-founded with his partner, Cindy Camatsos, in Lesvos, Greece (01:10:56)
  • Living alternative lifestyles, staying patient, and allowing oneself to grow over time (01:18:36)

www.tomaswatson.com
www.sigriartsretreat.com

Posted 3.31.2025
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"I started this series as a means for exploration, an exploration of self, and an exploration of the perspectives of other artists.

This series is an unabridged documentation of conversations between artists. It’s a series dedicated to breaking down the barriers we tend to set up in our own minds. I want to inspire future creatives to have the courage to explore and experiment. This is about making dreams a reality and not about letting our dreams fall to the wayside.

My intention is to give my audience a sense of real human connection, something that feels rich and organic.

When I was thinking of a title I thought of the word “movement”.

In relation to the Renaissance period in art, my goal for this program is to signify a rebirth of consciousness towards the way we look at contemporary art."

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