Ahoy Boy! Twirl girl! Swim on in, or fly on by and absorb some new art:

Salish Stories 

 art marinated and smoked by truth 

     On display June 5th through 30th at the Simon Mace Gallery 

236 Taylor Street in Port Townsend, WA

Join us this Saturday, June 7th for Gallery Walk from 5:30-8:00!

Paintings and sculptures by Richard Jesse Watson. 

Also joining me is Karen Hackenberg with her remarkable paintings and sculptures. 

This show swirls and surges with a terrific synergy from our different perspectives.

Joe is our local barista/juggler. At his coffee shop, "Velocity," the lattes go straight to the cerebral cortex.

Come meet the artists, clink wine glasses,(or Pellegrino), and hear the stories behind and inside the art. Stories inspired by the foam and spray of the Salish Sea and the true brine of some of the locals.

I painted this after reading eye-witness accounts of a sea serpent spotted near Port Townsend around 1906

I would seriously love to see you there.  If you can't make Gallery Walk this Saturday, let me know when you might be in town and I'll give you a personal tour. 

"Love Bug"

 Recharge your mojo and visit the show.

The Gears of Change Meet the Oil of Olay

EYE ON ARTIST LECTURE: INNER ZOO, OUTER ORBIT

RICHARD JESSE WATSON

"I love being in this zone coaxing dreams into reality 

or caressing reality back into a dream."

Join Richard Jesse Watson for his "creative jumpstart" artist lecture as he digs up the dirt on himself, or at least removes a few bars from his Inner Zoo. Watson will share the stories behind the art to reveal the man behind the curtain, which is on the left side of the right side of the brain.  

Come prepared to be inspired and informed about embracing the creative process! 

Reception with light food and beverage following lecture. 

Sunday, November 24th, 2013, 4:00- 6:00 pm

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

550 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, Washington

BIMA Auditorium 

Register early, seating is limited

RJW Solo Exhibit at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Richard Jesse Watson  

Inner Zoo  Outer Orbit

Solo Exhibition 

 

October 2013 through January 5, 2014

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

550 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, Washington

OPEN DAILY | 10AM-6PM | GENERAL ADMISSION FREE
Made possible by sponsorships, memberships, and donations

 

As part of  the Eric Carle, Beyond Books Exhibit, 
the Tacoma Art Museum will be hosting my 
Muse-Busting Character-Building presentation and workshop. 

 ART as MUSE

Think Physically with Richard Jesse Watson

Sunday May 5th, 2013

Lecture and book signing 2:00 pm

Workshop 3:30 pm

All ages welcome

For more information: http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/

This Sunday, May 5th, 2013, join me and the aliens as we discuss "Thinking Physically ~ creating characters from hibernating thoughts and re-cycled materials. 

There will also be a hands on workshop for roughing in your character in 3-D using an assortment of materials.

The cool thing about playing around in the third dimension is that you never know who you might meet. This guy (above), it turns out, is a Magyar bass player with robotic arms.

Come play and let loose. Discover some surprising characters who live between your head and your hands; who are waiting for you to give them the go ahead. And while you are at the Tacoma Art Museum check out the fabulous exhibit: BEYOND BOOKS: The Independent Art of Eric Carle. 

See more: on my blog

The Up-Close Far-Out World of Kid's Books

©Richard Jesse Watson

FIELD'S END SEPTEMBER ROUNDTABLE

Author/Illustrator Richard Jesse Watson leads an interactive discussion about the making of children’s books. Watson examines how writing and illustrating for kids requires looking through both ends of the telescope. Children stargaze by reading books. Bring your pointy hat and join one alchemist in a look beyond the mists to re-enter the dream that was childhood. 

Tuesday, September 18th, 7:00- 8:30 pm
at the Bainbridge Public Library
1270 Madison Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA
Free event

The Up-Close Far-Out World of Kid's Books

Field's End September Roundtable 

Author/Illustrator Richard Jesse Watson leads an interactive discussion about the making of children’s books. Watson examines how writing and illustrating for kids requires looking through both ends of the telescope. Children stargaze by reading books. Bring your pointy hat and join one alchemist in a look beyond the mists to re-enter the dream that was childhood. 

Date: Tuesday, September 18th, 2012  
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Place: Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA

Free event

LACEY LOVES TO READ

February 22 - 23, 2012   

Wednesday & Thursday

 

Richard joins the city of Lacey, Washington, for a community-wide read of his books! School and library programs are scheduled, with the finale on Thursday night. 

Community Author Reception

February 23, 2012   Thursday   6:30-9:00 pm 

at the Lacey Community Center

Check out Lisa Pemberton's article in The Olympian.

Lacey Loves to Read event website