Description: James Thomas Watkins (American, born 1943) English Silver leaf and oil painting on canvas Signed to the upper right portion Attributes inscribed to the stretcher James Thomas Watkins, also known as J, Thomas Watkins, T.W., Tom and Tommy, describes his work as “Folk Surrealism” and is best known for his paintings featuring flowers and stylized figures. Although mostly self-taught, he studied briefly with Russian artist Roman Chatov and was well acquainted with artists from the early 20th century such as Cincinnati artist Reginald Grooms, West Virginia artist Grace Martin Taylor and Ohio sculptor Robert Koepnick. Watkins particularly admires the work of Henry Faulkner whose folk influence is visible in his paintings. Watkins’ work has been exhibited in various exhibitions and belongs to many private collections. In the 1980s, he owned the J. Thomas Watkins Antiques and Art Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio and has had studios in Atlanta, Georgia; Ft. Wright, Kentucky and Athens, Georgia. In addition, Watkins is also a photographer and keyboardist who has released a gospel album produced by Grammy award winner Phil Driscoll. Known as “Little Tommy Watkins on the Big Hammond Organ,” he spent years traveling to road playing the B3 Hammon organ for many preachers. Today he continues to paint in his studio in Athens, Georgia.
Price: 249.99 USD
Location: Astoria, New York
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Artist: James Thomas Watkins
Signed By: James Thomas Watkins
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Material: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Galaxy, Universe, Comet, Storm, Lightning
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 2011
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 24 in
Theme: Sci Fi, Universe, Life, Planets, Space, Comet, Lightning, Storm, Electricity, Movement
Style: Abstract, Contemporary Art, Pop Art, Postmodernism, Surrealism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Item Width: 36 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 2010-2019
