Lindsay Watson is a contemporary oil painter, based in Ottawa, who finds inspiration in the world around her. Starting with photographs, (all her own), of the small and beautiful moments of her life, such as toys strewn on the floor, kitchen scenes, or landscapes, Watson upcycles this imagery into contemporary oil paintings that range from nearly abstract to photorealistic. Using brushes, palette knives, squeegees, spatulas, or whatever else she can find in her kitchen, Watson takes a fresh approach to a classical art form.
Influenced by genre painters, such as Vermeer and Mary Pratt, Watson believes that all emotions can be expressed through simple imagery. As such, she combines light, colour, and paint application with everyday scenes, to make works that are at times playful, tender, or brooding.
Lindsay is a BFA graduate of the University of Ottawa who has shown in several venues in Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto. As well as being a jury member and guest speaker for local art associations, Lindsay Watson also shares her love of art through teaching adults and children art at the Ottawa School of Art, Plant RC, and Manor Park CC.
LIndsay joined Art in the Neighbourhood in 2024.
Prices range from $150 to $1200
