K a i   W a t s o n

"My passion as an artist comes from self fulfillment felt when that masterpiece is created. It would be presumptuous of me to say that I have created such pieces, however glimpses of the masterpiece keeps me forever searching and exploring in the hopes that one day I will through hard work and dedication stumble upon my very own masterpiece, and thus my most important piece is always my next."

Kai Watson

^{Born: November 8th 1983}

Education: B.F.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, 2005

Growing up with art all around me, I have always had a curious mind as to the creative processes that go into producing good work. I would look to my father and grandfather’s works as examples of what I considered to be finished and accomplished pieces. The journey that led them to this stage of accomplishment however was not one that I could envision, I could see it only as acts of magic. However, upon attempting to create this magic, I would learn at an early age that it was more a process that required great discipline, patience, study and focus. I have for this reason given great effort and concentration in the field of art, focusing mostly on painting and drawing.

In my work I try to use color and form to create a dialogue between the viewer and the piece. I have found that that the human form is a useful tool in accomplishing this task. I have always been drawn to its emotive qualities, as a subtle shift in positioning may convey a whole other message. The use of various different colors in flesh tone says allot about the subject’s mood. An example of this is to use mainly blue tones in a figure versus say reds. Blues are much more subdued which could signal a more somber mood, a more depressive state. The use of mainly reds in the same figure would convey a very different meaning, adding a greater sense of energy and drive to the figure.

My passion as an artist comes from self fulfillment felt when that masterpiece is created. It would be presumptuous of me to say that I have created such pieces, however glimpses of the masterpiece keeps me forever searching and exploring in the hopes that one day I will through hard work and dedication stumble upon my very own masterpiece, and thus my most important piece is always my next.