My name is Mary Lin Watanabe and my goal as a visual artist is to create sensual and expressive images that connect with humanity. It is my intention to illuminate conventional subjects to extraordinary imagery through unique perspective and composition. My creative journey typically starts with a study of drawing or watercolor, and it morphs into paintings in oil or acrylic. My hope is to share with viewers and patrons the beauty of my expression through nature.
I fell in love with art when I was ten years old. Amazed with the feeling and freedom to express through art, I felt rewarded with the vision of my creation. I received my fine art degree from CSUN, specializing in studio art of oil painting. My thesis portfolio revolved around a series of street lights, many of which were found in Porter Ranch landscapes. Academically, I’m an educational docent at Getty Center and an art instructor at Pierce College.
At the Getty Museum, I often encourage viewers to have a "closer look" in the hopes that the viewers will receive insight or connect with the art pieces. Hopefully, my art collection will evoke the emotion that connects us to nature and the joy to celebrate its beauty.
With gratitude, my creative passion continues.