CV/Resume

Lydia Watson
Founder & CEO of Watsart LLC | Contemporary Artist
Plainfield, New   Jersey, USA | lydia@watsartllc.com

Professional Summary
Award-winning African-American  Visual Artist and founder of Watsart LLC. Specializes in transforming spaces with visually compelling, thought-provoking artwork. Dedicated to promoting art and fostering a fresh perspective through creative expression.

Professional Experience
Founder & CEO | Watsart LLC | May 2022 – Present

• Founded and manage a business focused on  creating and selling mixed-media art.
• Develop marketing strategies to grow the brand  and engage audiences.
• Advocate for art in New Jersey through collaborations with organizations like      NJ Art Pride.
• Experienced in oils, pen and ink, graphite,      pencil, and mixed media.
• Published two books: EnRealte (2005) and Plainfield in '08 through the Eyes of Watsart (2008).
• Coined the phrase, "A lifetime of      pleasure, your future treasure," to promote the lasting value of art.

Exhibitions
2025: (View the Exhibit Page at watsartllc.com for a list of current activities)

2024: Embracing Stippling(Solo), Clifton Art Center, NJ Art Association shows (Juried), Art Expo Paris (France), Artboxy Galleries (Global)
2023: Art for the Heart & Soul, Art in the Atrium, NJ Art Association shows (Juried)
2022: Solo Exhibition, Exhibizone (Ontario, Canada)
(Additional exhibitions available upon request)

Awards & Recognition

• 2024: Artist Sunday Proclamation, City of Plainfield, NJ
• 2023: 2nd Place, NJ State Arts Council Sr. Citizen Art Show (E. Windsor, NJ)
• 2023: 1st Place, Union County Board of Commissioners, NJ
• 2023: Artist of the Month, The Art List, Delray Beach, FL
      (Full list of awards available upon request)

Grants

• 2025: Heart Grant, Union County Commissioners, Elizabeth, NJ
• 2023: Young Audiences Arts for Learning, NJ      & Eastern PA
• 2015: Public Installation: “Out of the Box,” UC      Board of Commissioners, NJ

Publications

• Art in the Atrium: Artist Spotlight (2024)
• Novum Artis Art Magazine (2023) – Two-page feature
• Biafarin Artist Management (2022) – Online Exhibit Catalog
• Featured in various art magazines during Art      Expo New York & Miami Arts Week (2011-2014)

Professional Associations

• Art in the Atrium
• Art Pride NJ
• National Museum of Women in the Arts
• New Jersey Art Association
• Watchung Arts Center
      (Full list available upon request)

Collections
Lydia Watson’s artwork is held in various private and corporate collections across the U.S. and internationally.

References: Available upon request.                                                                     updated 12.31.2024