Graham Watts is a landscape artist who specializes in wildlife and local scenery of Vancouver, Whistler, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. His original pieces are hand-painted in oil on canvas and feature a hint of realism with the artist’s interpretation.

 Graham’s work is sold throughout British Columbia, across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Canadian artist Graham Watts, originally from Guelph, Ontario, has called Vancouver his home for 25 years. “I love living on the West Coast. My inspiration is developed by the variety of people, different environments, colours, and sounds, all triggering ideas for my paintings.”

If you are a fan of the raw strength of coastal scenes by E.J. (Edward John) Hughes, Graham’s art is reminiscent of Hughes’s depiction of British Columbia. 

Graham also finds inspiration from the Group of Seven, such as Emily Carr and Lawren Harris. The endless beauty of our natural environment provides countless possibilities for inspiration beyond the city.

An outdoors enthusiast, Graham says his art springs naturally from his love of skiing, hiking, and watersports in the region’s wilderness. “Being in the outdoors provides me with the opportunity to connect with myself and eliminate the distractions and noise of the city, helping in my creative process.”When you visit his work at local Whistler and Vancouver galleries, like Pacific Arts Market, you’ll see that his style incorporates the rich, bright colours of B.C.’s spectacular coastal vistas. As one client remarked, “It brings the greatness and colours of Western Canada’s wilderness into our home.” "I paint purely from the heart and I attempt to convey intensity, strength, beauty and tranquillity." ~ Graham Watts

ARTIST STATEMENT

Creating art is my passion! Every time I face a blank canvas there is a rush of energy and excitement. It is not something I can express with words… but it is, always, the beginning of a new original creation. I hope when others view my work, the energy of these beautiful West Coast places leaps from the canvas. “I have a gift, it’s not that I paint particularly better than other people — I would never fool myself into believing that. Rather it’s that I’ve taught myself to be patient with my work and patience is a very important variable of success. I believe every detail is as important as the whole. Like every facet and detail of your life being built upon a strong foundation. I want to believe that this gift of patience has translated into the rest of my life… but I’m not sure I’m there yet. I’m still just a masterpiece in the making.”