Annual Chalk It Up Festival!
This is the chalk piece that I created live at the Chalk it Up Festival today in 3.5 hours. It is titled “Road to Love”. Creating art in front of an audience is one of the most enjoyable experiences as an artist.
Rhythm & Resilience; Black Vegas
“Across the Tracks”
“Migration Westbound”
The turnout was strong!!!
Had such a great time at the opening reception of the new Rhythm and Resilience; Black Vegas exhibit at the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery. I was fortunate to have 8 pieces showcased at this exhibit that is curated by Carmen Beals and narrated by Claytee White. This is certainly a “must see” exhibit and will be on display until August 20th.
The Book Bench project
Today’s West Las Vegas library ribbon-cutting ceremony event was a marvelous experience. The turnout was huge! This library is certainly the most resourceful library I have ever visited. The book collections, gallery, studios and many more were of world class caliber. Big congratulations to all who were involved in this project and thanks for including both my book bench and an original piece titled “The Book Club” in the library collection.
New projects will be announced soon!
Stay tuned for some new exciting projects that I will be sharing.
New Society6 shop launched!!
You can purchase shirts, mugs, framed prints and more from my Society6 shop. Josephwatsonart's Portfolio with Unique Designs | Society6
My New Exhibit at Meow Wolf!!!
Here are a few pics of my current private exhibit at the @meow__wolf conference room. This includes 11 of my signature urban inspired pieces and four pieces from our Go, Go, Greta children’s book series. Thanks @robinslonina
New Puzzle!!!
Make sure to visit “Migration Westbound” By Joseph Watson – Puzzles of Color to purchase my first puzzle art piece. Migration Westbound was recently released by Puzzles of Color as a 1000-piece puzzle. It is the perfect gift for those who enjoy art and assembling something beautiful with friends and family.
Interview with Canvas Rebel Magazine
Check out my interview here: Meet Joseph Watson - CanvasRebel Magazine
Strengthening Unification through Uniqueness
I had a great time contributing the words and images to this blog for the Nevada Humanities titled “Strengthening Unification through Uniqueness”. Grab your favorite tea or coffee and enjoy the read!!
Strengthening Unification through Uniqueness — Nevada Humanities
Stories Without Words Tour (6th stop)
Finally, my sixth stop for my 6 library art tour titled “Stories Without Words”is now on exhibit at the Whitney Library until Aug 23. Make sure to drop by. Special thanks to all of the people who visited my exhibit while it was touring all around Las Vegas. The kind encouraging words in the guestbooks are priceless and I will forever be inspired by them. Also, special thanks to @darrenjohnsonart and staff for your high level of professionalism and exhibit curation. #lvccd
Puzzle release coming soon!!!!
I love it when the pieces to the puzzle come together! I am glad to announce my collaboration with Puzzles of Color for my first official puzzle release. Release date will be posted soon!
24'x8' Smith's Marketplace commission
I’m so happy to see the massive 24’x8’ original painting that I just completed be installed in its new permanent location at the brand-new Smith’s Marketplace in Henderson, NV. This piece was commissioned by Smiths. My vision was to capture the activities, wildlife and features of the surrounding neighborhood which is known as Cadence. We attended the grand opening last night, and I was so pleased with how the painting is being showcased for everyone to see in their new store. For those who have never been there, Smith’s Marketplace is a 124,000sq ft shopping experience that you need to visit. The variety of products is unbelievable!!! Thanks to my wife for letting this painting take over the foyer room in our home for the past few months! Also, thanks to everyone involved!! BTW, if you happen to live on the other side of town, you can also see another one of my large, commissioned paintings grace the walls of the 1st Vegas location of Smith’s Marketplace in Sky Canyon.
I’m so happy to see the massive 24’x8’ original painting that I just completed be installed in its new permanent location at the brand-new Smith’s Marketplace in Henderson, NV. This piece was commissioned by Smiths. My vision was to capture the activities, wildlife and features of the surrounding neighborhood which is known as Cadence. We attended the grand opening last night, and I was so pleased with how the painting is being showcased for everyone to see in their new store. For those who have never been there, Smith’s Marketplace is a 124,000sq ft shopping experience that you need to visit. The variety of products is unbelievable!!! Thanks to my wife for letting this painting take over the foyer room in our home for the past few months! Also, thanks to everyone involved!! BTW, if you happen to live on the other side of town, you can also see another one of my large, commissioned paintings grace the walls of the 1st Vegas location of Smith’s Marketplace in Sky Canyon.
New Exhibit... "A Focus On Portraits"
The reception is February 17th from 5 to 7 p.m 2022 at the Chamber gallery at Las Vegas city hall.
Please come and meet some great artists. Hours and days to view are Mon through Thurs from 8 am to 6 pm.
The artists names are: Q'Shaundra James, Darvianna Major, Mario Lorne Designs (Mario Smith), Kerric Z Thomas, Roy Thomas, and Joseph Watson
I am happy to say that I have 36 original paintings in this exhibit!!!
Seen on Episode 11 of Undercover Boss!!
Three of my paintings were seen on episode 11 of Undercover Boss!!!
Historic Westside Legacy Park project
The newly constructed and opened Historic Westside Legacy Park is a landmark location that is dedicated to the highly influential African Americans that paved their legacy in Las Vegas. There were 36 individuals chosen to be part of the honoree lineup. This park is located in the Historic West Side of the city. I was commissioned by the City of Las Vegas to paint 36 portraits of these honorees in my signature style. These portraits were later reproduced onto permanent metal plaques that featured each honoree.
There was also an exhibit at the West Las Vegas Arts Center that showcased the 36 original paintings of the honorees. It was a huge honor to be selected for this project and to create the paintings.
Blanket of Protection, a Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen
Tuskegee Airmen painting
Original 60”x20” acrylic painting that features a warbird in action as it defeats the enemy in the sky for a greater cause.
CityScapes
This was a wonderful event where I had the opportunity to jury many beautiful works of art.
