Artist: May West
In this episode of The Artist Stoop, host Jillian Zepeda interviews UK artist May Watson. May is known for her bright and cheerful paintings, often featuring chairs and people. She started her art career full-time in 2020 and has found success in selling her funny paintings. May's latest series is a collection of 16 chair paintings, each with a different color palette. She also incorporates comedy writing into her work, creating phrases and words that add humor and playfulness to her paintings. During the conversation, May discusses her experience as an artist during lockdown and how she turned to art as a full-time profession. She talks about her journey with oil painting and how she overcame her initial fear of the medium. May also shares her inspiration behind her table series and how it led to commissions. The conversation touches on the use of color in May's work and her intuitive approach to selecting color palettes. May also discusses how her work ended up in the art collections of Robbie Williams and Rita Ora. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming shows and May's studio space.
Website: https://maywatsonart.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maywatsonart/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to May Watson, a UK artist
03:12 May Watson's Experience at Art Fairs
06:29 Incorporating Comedy Writing into May Watson's Art
09:00 The Creative Process and Learning Curve
12:06 Using People as Subject Matter in May Watson's Paintings
14:29 The Playfulness of May Watson's 'Funnies' Series
22:56 May Watson's Journey as a Self-Taught Artist
26:19 The Table Series and Commissions
28:30 Exploring Different Directions
30:18 Intuitive Color Selection
33:48 Recognition from Robbie Williams and Rita Ora
36:05 Showcasing Artwork at Fairs
40:43 The Chaotic Beauty of an Artist's Studio
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