Canadian Artist Graham Watts
Vancouver & Whistler, BC
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Vancouver Artist Graham Watts | Original Oil Paintings
Paintings that bring the spirit of Canada home.
I’m Graham Watts, a Canadian oil painter based in Vancouver, British Columbia. I creating original paintings inspired by Canadian wildlife, Whistler and Sea-to-Sky mountains, skiing and the the rain soaked streets ofVancouver.
For more than 15 years, Graham has developed a distinctive style built around expressive colour, sculptural texture and dramatic light. Every original is personally painted in oil on canvas and created to capture not simply what a place or subject looks like, but how it feels.
I paint what moves me.
Explore one-of-a-kind original paintings, signed limited editions, or work directly with me to create a personal commission.
WHY I PAINT?
I Paint What Moves Me
As an artist, one of my greatest joys comes from watching someone experience one of my paintings for the first time.
I originally painted the work because something moved me. Then a collector stands in front of it and has an emotional response of their own. It might be the subject, the colour, the texture, a memory of a place, or simply the realization that another person created every mark by hand.
For that moment, something I experienced privately becomes a shared experience.
That connection is deeply motivating to me.
Seeing the world through colour
When I paint, I want to make a statement, and colour helps me make it.
A photograph of a mountain captures a fraction of a second. Standing in front of that mountain is different. There is depth, changing light, atmosphere and scale. As the sun moves, rock faces emerge, crevices deepen and colours change.
I study those details carefully. For some mountain paintings, I use Google Earth and 3D modelling to explore the geometry of the peak from different perspectives before translating it back onto a two-dimensional canvas.
Then I push colour, texture and depth further not to overpower the subject, but to communicate something a photograph often cannot.
The same thing happens when I paint Vancouver.
On a wet night, the pavement can be filled with reflected headlights, brake lights, signs and saturated colour. Most people may walk straight past it. I want to make them stop and see it.
My paintings are not intended to be photographs.
They are my interpretation of what it felt like to be there.
~ Graham Watts
AVAILABLE ORIGINALS
One painting. One collector.
These one-of-a-kind originals are currently available. Each is signed by Graham, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and prepared for secure delivery.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION
Explore Graham’s Canadian art
Canadian Wildlife
Bears, wolves and eagles painted with personality, strength and luminous colour.
British Columbia Landscapes
Mountain paintings shaped by more than 25 years of exploring British Columbia.
Vancouver Cityscape Paintings
Atmospheric city scenes alive with rain, reflections and familiar architecture.
Ski Paintings and Whistler Ski Art
Alpine landscapes and ski scenes inspired by freedom, movement and mountain light.
COMPLIMENTARY ROOM PREVIEW
See the painting in your space before deciding.
Send a straight-on photograph of your wall with approximate measurements. Graham can help assess scale and, when appropriate, prepare a complimentary digital preview showing how the artwork may live in your home or office.
MEET THE ARTIST
Meet Vancouver Artist Graham Watts
Originally from Guelph, Ontario, I have spent more than 25 years living, working and exploring British Columbia.
Wildlife, mountain peaks, Vancouver and Whistler cityscapes, and extreme skiing form the four recurring subjects of my work. I move between them depending on what captures my curiosity and pushes me creatively.
I began painting more than 20 years ago with a small canvas and three tubes of paint. What continues to fascinate me is how much the work keeps changing.
The way I paint today is very different from the way I painted five or ten years ago. That evolution matters to me. Every painting is another opportunity to study, experiment, push colour and texture further and find out what I’m capable of creating next.
Selling an original can therefore be surprisingly emotional. A painting represents a particular moment in my life and contains marks made physically by my own hand. When a collector chooses to live with one and perhaps one day passes it to another generation I find that incredibly special.
It also pushes me to make the next painting better
COLLECTED WITH MEANING
“The process of buying Graham’s painting remotely was seamless. We’re thrilled to have a little piece of the mountains in our home.”
~ Laura Deans, Alberta
Collected Across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom
Graham Watts’ paintings are held in private collections across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Collectors can be found throughout British Columbia and across Canada, including Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax, as well as communities throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
His work has also travelled to collectors in Washington State, Los Angeles, Austin, New York City, London and Glasgow.
For Graham, that connection matters. A painting often begins with a Canadian place, animal or memory that means something personally to the collector.
CREATED AROUND YOUR STORY
Your story, painted for you
Turn a meaningful landscape, wildlife encounter, Whistler memory, Vancouver view or place connected to your life into a one-of-a-kind oil painting. You work directly with Graham on the subject, canvas size, composition and colour direction.
Commissions begin at $1,152 CAD. A 50% deposit starts the project.
You don’t necessarily need the largest or most expensive option. Graham can help determine what scale works best for your wall, room and budget.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
Personal guidance
Ask Graham directly about colour, scale, framing, availability or placement.
Authenticity included
Every original is signed and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Careful delivery
Local delivery or insured shipping is arranged for the artwork and destination.
View in person
Selected work can be seen in Vancouver, with private viewings arranged when possible.
Can I see Graham Watts' paintings in person?
Yes. Artwork viewings can be arranged at Graham’s Charles Street location in Vancouver during or after business hours. Viewings can also be arranged in Whistler. Contact Graham in advance so the painting you’re interested in can be made available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Graham Watts?
Graham Watts is a Canadian oil painter based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has worked professionally as an artist for 15 years and creates original paintings of Canadian wildlife, British Columbia landscapes, Whistler and Sea-to-Sky mountains, skiing and Vancouver cityscapes.
Where can I buy Graham Watts’ original paintings?
Available original paintings and signed limited editions can be purchased through Graham’s official online art shop. Collectors can also contact Graham directly with questions about a painting before purchasing.
Can I see Graham Watts’ paintings in Vancouver?
Yes. Artwork viewings can be arranged at Graham’s Charles Street location in Vancouver during or after business hours. Private viewings can also be arranged in Whistler.
Where does Graham Watts ship artwork?
Artwork is currently shipped throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
What subjects does Graham Watts paint?
Graham is known for Canadian wildlife, British Columbia mountain landscapes, Whistler and ski paintings and atmospheric Vancouver cityscapes.
Can Graham help me choose the right painting size?
Yes. Collectors can send a straight-on photograph and measurements of their wall. Graham can discuss scale and may create a complimentary digital room preview.