{"id":75509,"date":"2024-10-31T07:30:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/?p=75509"},"modified":"2024-10-31T07:35:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:35:42","slug":"cover-artist-carey-watson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/arts\/cover-artist-carey-watson\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Cover Artist:<\/strong> Carey Watson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_75521\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75521\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75521\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252-810x500.jpg 810w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-Fort-Yargo-copy-3-e1730161167252-1140x704.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-75521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Yargo. Carey Watson, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>By Gina Malone<\/p>\n<p>Carey Watson\u2019s mother moved with him and his brother to Atlanta when he was four. \u201cI grew up in a regular, 9-to-5, blue-collar neighborhood just minutes from downtown,\u201d he says. \u201cGrowing up in Atlanta was a rich tapestry of experiences shaped by the city\u2019s vibrant culture, history and diversity. Atlanta is often called \u2018the heart of the South\u2019, and it lives up to that moniker with a unique blend of Southern hospitality, modernity and sense of community.\u201d His childhood was one of exploration and creativity, and there were artists\u2014his father and an aunt\u2014on both sides of the family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75524\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75524\" class=\"wp-image-75524\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-oscar-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"585\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-75524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oscar. Carey Watson, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the early 1990s, he began working at Abstein Gallery, one of Atlanta\u2019s largest contemporary galleries, with nearly 50 artists represented in 16,000 square feet. \u201cThis was my first real exposure to fine art,\u201d Watson says. \u201cI was young and pretty green, starting out in the fitting department, framing pieces of art.\u201d By the mid-\u201890s, he was showing\u2014and selling\u2014his own work. \u201cIt was there that I was introduced to so many successful artists,\u201d he says. \u201cI could not have had a better springboard for my career as an artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The gallery\u2019s owner, Paul Abstein, encouraged him to pursue painting after seeing some of Watson\u2019s doodles on napkins in the break room. \u201cI remember bringing in an orange that I had rendered in pastel, excited for him to see,\u201d Watson says. \u201cI mean, it was an exact replica of an orange. Paul looked at it for maybe five seconds and said, \u2018Well that certainly looks like an orange, but does it feel like an orange?\u201d as he handed it back to me. What a great moment of insight that would resonate deep inside of me.\u201d After that nuanced bit of advice, he dove into abstracts and became one of the gallery\u2019s top-selling artists.<\/p>\n<p>In 2005, he and his wife Bekah opened a gallery in midtown Atlanta, specializing in conservation framing and representing more than 40 artists. By 2021, they were ready to downsize a bit and decided to open a smaller gallery in Winder, GA. \u201cWhile we\u2019ve scaled back our artist roster to focus on regional talent and my own work, we still have the same passion for framing and for supporting artists,\u201d Watson says. \u201cOne of our twin sons, Taylor, now works with us as a talented designer and framer, while his brother Jayke lives and works in Atlanta. And, of course, our Golden Retrievers, Molly and Sophie, join us at the shop every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75523\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75523\" class=\"wp-image-75523\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-810x811.jpg 810w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-nubian-goat-16-x-16-copy-3-1140x1142.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-75523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nubian Goat. Carey Watson, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Over the past 20 years, Watson, self-taught as an artist, has transitioned from abstracts with bold colors and whimsical Dr. Seuss-inspired pastels to paintings of nature and animals. \u201cI do not limit myself to one style or subject,\u201d he says. \u201cArt is about exploring new ways of creating and using various materials to put that image or feeling inside your head on paper before it morphs into something else or fades away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He works on multiple paintings at a time as the inspiration moves him. \u201cCurrently I have a half-finished still life with flowers, a large colorful abstract and a trio of goats,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019ll go back and forth with these paintings using acrylic to quickly capture the moment and finish them in oils or acrylics.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75522\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75522\" class=\"wp-image-75522\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-1018x1024.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-810x815.jpg 810w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cover-Artist-Carey-Watson-maple-36-x-36-copy-3-1140x1147.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-75522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maple. Carey Watson, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lately, he has become interested in alla prima (at first attempt), or wet-on-wet, painting. \u201cLearning to loosen up and create a painting in one sitting is challenging,\u201d he says. \u201cIt teaches me to not be so focused on the exact proportions, but more on the feeling of a fleeting moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He finds inspiration in the natural world, hiking or kayaking when not painting in his home studio. \u201cThe beauty of the outdoors has always amazed me,\u201d he says. \u201cFrom vibrant sunsets and lush forests to the intricate details in flowers, nature\u2019s palette is endless.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There are challenges as well, he admits. \u201cThere are moments of pure flow when creativity bursts forth effortlessly, but there are also times of frustration and self-doubt,\u201d he says. \u201cEvery brushstroke carries the weight of intention and vulnerability, as art is often a reflection of the artist\u2019s inner world. Ultimately, being an artist means embracing the journey and finding beauty in both creation and exploration. Understanding that each piece is a step in a lifelong quest of self-discovery. It\u2019s about capturing moments and emotions, leaving a mark on the world, however big or small.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>For more about Carey Watson\u2019s art, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/FrameMakers.art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FrameMakers.art<\/a>, and Instagram <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/cwatsonsart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@cwatsonsart<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/Facebook.com\/framemakers.art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@framemakers.art<\/a>. Find his work regionally at Red Wolf Gallery, 8 East Main Street, Brevard. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/RedWolfGalleryNC.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RedWolfGalleryNC.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carey Watson\u2019s mother moved with him and his brother to Atlanta when he was four. \u201cI grew up in a regular, 9-to-5, blue-collar neighborhood just minutes from downtown,\u201d he says. \u201cGrowing up in Atlanta was a rich tapestry of experiences shaped by the city\u2019s vibrant culture, history and diversity.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":75524,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts","category-visual-arts"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cover Artist: Carey Watson - 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