Thursday, January 31, 2013

Lucas Graciano Interview

On this podcast Jeff sits down with Lucas Graciano to discuss life as an illustrator, fine artist and teacher at the Watts Atelier.



Thursday, January 10, 2013

Watts Podcast-Stan Prokopenko Interview


On this podcast, Jeff sits down with Stan Prokopenko to discuss life as a fine artist and teacher at the Watts Atelier.


Thursday, January 3, 2013

Watts Atelier 2012 Instructor and Student Show


In December we celebrated our 20th year in the education business by hosting a student show at the local Encinitas Library.  The New Library is an incredible facility with a 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean.  We had a great turn out and the work was impressive.  We showcased instructor and student works demonstrating everything from Graphite to Gouache to Oil and Watercolor.  I hope you enjoy some of the photo and I want to again congratulate everyone who submitted and got in as well as all of the honorable mentions and award winners.  There were so many outstanding efforts.  We hope to see many of you back for next year’s show.    

Between the Holiday Party Raffle and the Library Show we raised over $3000 for the programs of the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.  Krista is working with the staff to purchase equipment and food storage bins to further the much needed programs of this local organization.  Thank you to our generous instructors who donated artwork for the raffle and to all the participants of this show. 







Jeff judging the show...
First Place Award winner Rachael Rowley
Second Place Award winner Catherine Bobkoski
Third Place Award winner Rick Kelso