Tomas Watson
Tomas Watson (Born in the United Kingdom in 1971. Lives and works in Greece.)
Watson studied at Huddersfield Technical College (UK) and graduated from the Slade School of Art in London in 1994. He continued his studies at the University College Hospital in London where he attended a year-long anatomy course for artists.
The focus of Watson’s art has primarily been the human figure. In his paintings, he often portrays a body or a portion of a body in twisted forms and movements. His style can vary from a modern take on the classical chiaroscuro figure to a highly contemporary composition with strong, bold colors.
More recently, Watson has taken inspiration from his surroundings in Greece. He has been working on several paintings depicting the light on the sea. Other recent works have included street scenes and details of architectural elements in his adopted country.
Watson is the winner of the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The prize awarded him a commission from the museum; this painting remains in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery. Following this commission, he was awarded two fellowships from the government of Greece to live and paint in Greece.
Watson’s paintings are collected broadly across Europe, the United States, Canada, and India.
