Ricky Watts Art and Design

RICKY WATTS Art and Design

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Biography

Born, 1980 in San Francisco, California

As a child, Ricky loved creating his own comics, mostly involving epic battles between army ants and nuclear dinosaurs. In junior high, he and his friends experimented with spray paint under bridges around town. Fascinated with the "piecing" (artistic) side of graffiti, by high school he was fully engaged in painting elaborate works under the cover of night. After graduation, he traveled up and down the west coast, painting large murals and establishing himself as a premier street artist in the scene.

Looking to expand, Watts enrolled at the Advertising Arts College in San Diego with an emphasis on graphic design. While in school, he worked for a print shop near campus and used this resource to market his art and design. Ricky returned to the bay area in 2003, continuing to work in printing as a designer and pre-press technician until leaving in 2008 to peruse freelance ventures.

While working in the print industry, Ricky began painting on canvas in his free time. In 2004, Watts' debut solo show "Spontaneous Combustion" received rave reviews and nearly sold out opening night. This fueled his passion to create more works on paper, canvas, metal, wood and anything else he could find. Since then, Ricky's shown in galleries in San Francisco, Oakland, New York City, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego and through out northern California. His art has been featured in numerous international print and web publications, including Juxtapoz.com , X-Funs (Taiwan), Refused, Four G's, Bay Area Graffiti (book), Dig-In magazine and Flo Multi-Zine.

Ricky currently works out of his Sebastopol, CA studio as a freelance painter, illustrator and graphic designer. Laboring on his next art show and scolding his cats, he can be reached through the contact section on this site.

Photo by Paige Green

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

2011 "Down the Rabbit Hole" - Buddha's Palm, Sebastopol, CA

2011 "Superstitious" - Starstruck, Petaluma, CA

2009 "Postcards from the Subconscious" - Blacklist Gallery, Portland, OR

2008 "Cataclysm" - Mail Depot, Petaluma, CA

2007 "Here and Now" - Daredevils & Queens, Santa Rosa, CA

2006 "Ricky Watts" - Blacklist Gallery, Portland, OR

2006 "Untitled" - Chrissy Bee, San Francisco, CA

2005 "Reoccurring Nightmares" - Triumph, San Rafael, CA

2004 "Spontaneous Combustion" - Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA

Group Exhibitions

2011 "Art Attack" - Madrone Studios, San Francisco, CA

2011 "Lower Branch" - 111 Minna, San Francisco, CA

2011 "Lords vs. Cobras" - Project One, San Francisco, CA

2011 "The Broken Windows Theory" - Subspace Art Gallery, Culver City, CA

2011 "Graffiti Gumbo" - Backyard Boogie San Rafael, CA

2011 "Hybrid" - Log Cabin, San Anselmo, CA

2011 "GOLD" - Project One, San Francisco, CA

2011 "Holiday Art Show" - Shoe Biz Valencia, San Francisco, CA

2010 "The Graff Show" - Terminal 22, Oakland, CA

2010 "Against the Grain" - Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2010 "Esoteric" - Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2010 "NSUBORDINATE" - Eastside Art Alliance, Oakland, CA

2010 "North of the Bay" - Arlene Francis Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA

2010 "Bad Seed Grand Opening" - Bad Seed Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2010 "Under Two Hundo" - Brief Space, San Francisco, CA

2010 "Reap What You Sow" - Mail Depot, Petaluma, CA

2009 "Circle of Life" - 1AM Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2009 "ReconsidART" - Mail Depot, Petaluma, CA

2009 "Yelp Holiday Party" - Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA

2008 "Night of the Treeple" - Club 6, San Francisco, CA

2008 "Acarophobia" - Buddha's Palm, Sebastopol, CA

2008 "How Well Do You Remember?" - POV Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2007 "Collabro NYC" - The Showroom, New York City, NY

2007 "Suite Jesus" - 111 Minna, San Francisco, CA

2007 "Running With the Animals in the Darkness" - Cool Cat Gallery, Sacramento, CA

2007 "Collabo" - Canvas Gallery San Francisco, CA

2006 "Collabro" - Anno Domino Gallery, San Jose, CA

2006 "I'm Alive" - The Tin Shed, Oakland, CA

2006 "Cultural Xposure" - San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, CA

2005 "Tunnel Vision" - Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA

2004 "Spray Mardi Gras" - Buddha Breath, San Diego, CA

2004 "The Brown Baggers" - Studio Z, San Francisco, CA

2003 "Signs of Life" - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

2003 "[new works]" - Insection Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA

2003 "Art Union 86" - Cachi Art Studio, San Francisco, CA

Biography
Exhibitions

Portfolio

Paintings

Chaotic Perfection
Gravitational Pull
Brain Scrambler
Down the Rabbi Hole
Light Crusaders
Rainbow Birth Canal
Quadroplex
Cyber Revolt
Red and Gold
Color Continuum
Rendez Vous
Transmittal Glitch
Hell's Angles
Untitled
Troglodytes

Illustrations

Abandon Ship!
California Theater
Bone Shaker
Nikolai's Palace
Rubix Cube
Clock Tower
Wheel of Steel
Growth Hormone Disaster
Victorian House
Corporate Take Over
Hour Glass
Time Machine
Funky Family Roots
Multi-Headed Mongloid
Plumeria Commission

Graphics

Crown 9
GW2 Printing
The Nickel Rose Lounge
Stars and Stripes Construction
Automotive Excellence
D and H Trucking
Tim Lincecum
The Hydro Store
Schafer ATA
Phoenix Theater
Real Talk - Talk Sic
The Garage Door Pros
LIC Motorsports
PSC Album Release Party
The Hydro Store
Petaluma Farmers' Market
Petaluma Farmers' Market
Sean Hayes - Arran Harris
Sean Hayes - Arran Harris
Body Rock - 19 Broadway
Body Rock - 19 Broadway
Body Rock - 19 Broadway
Body Rock - 19 Broadway
Shuffle - NIckel Rose
The Get Down
Insane Bangers
Box Car Flow

Commissions

A-Vintage
A-Vintage
The Healing Heart
The Healing Heart
Marin History Museum
Opium Den
Real Signs
Real Signs
Buick
Cross Fit
The Shop
Geary Interactive
LIC Motorsports
LIC Motorsports
Empire Computers

Paintings
Illustrations
Graphics
Commissions

Shop

16x20 Prints
8x10 Prints

16x20 Prints

Collaboration with Chris Jehly

Collaboration by Chris Jehly and Ricky Watts, 2007. Limited run of 49 prints worldwide. These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed by both artists and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$125
Bone Shaker

Size: 16" x 20" These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$60
California Theater

Size: 20" x 16" These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$60
Abandon Ship!

Size: 20" x 16" These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$60
Growth Hormone Disaster

Size: 20" x 16" These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$60
Clock Tower

Size: 20" x 16" These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$60
Brain Scrambler

Size: 20" x 16" These giclée prints are produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$60

8x10 Prints

Bone Shaker

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
California Theater

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Abandon Ship!

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Growth Hormone Disater

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Clock Tower

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Brain Scrambler

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Boogie Nights

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Green Bottom Feeder

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Blue Bottom Feeder

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Red Bottom Feeder

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40
Yellow Bottom Feeder

This giclée print is produced using high quality archival inks on acid free, velvet cotton-rag paper. Each print is hand signed and accompanied with a proof of authenticity. Price includes shipping. California residents will see tax applied at check out. Prints are carefully rolled in a durable cardboard tube and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Order are insured to meet buyer satisfaction.

$40

iPhone cases

Bone Shaker

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Abandon Ship!

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Wheel of Steel

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Rubix Cube

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Down the Rabbit Hole

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Growth Hormone Disaster

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Blue Bottom Feeder

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Green Bottom Feeder

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Red Bottom Feeder

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Yellow Bottom Feeder

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Mongloid

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Aerosol Rose

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Boogie Nights

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Adventures of Spider Pig

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Blossoming Tentacles

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Cyber Revolt

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
We'll be there soon enough Captain Pat Sajak

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45
Harvey Garvey Ministry

Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features. Available for iPhone models 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G. Price includes shipping.

$45

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Videos

Brain Scrambler time-lapse
Chaotic Perfection time-lapse
Quadroplex time-lapse
Cross-Fit Petaluma time-lapse
TeeAddicts Interview

Videos

Brain Scrambler time-lapse
Chaotic Perfection time-lapse
Quadroplex time-lapse
Cross-Fit Petaluma time-lapse
TeeAddicts Interview

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