About

Mark Watkins graduated from Long Beach State University in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. He subsequently built a career as a commercial graphic designer and illustrator, incorporating photography as an integral part of his creative process. Over the past decade, he has transitioned his artistic focus toward digital art and fine art photography, exhibiting and selling his work primarily through North Coastal Art Gallery in Carlsbad, California.

His photography explores a wide range of subjects, including wildlife, coastal landscapes, seascapes, and architecture. From the fleeting movements of hummingbirds in flight to the intricate details of historic buildings, his work reflects an appreciation for composition, light, color, and the visual relationships that make an image compelling.

His digital artwork represents a separate but complementary creative pursuit. Drawing upon decades of experience in graphic design and illustration, he uses computer-based tools such as Blender, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop to create original digital compositions. His transition from commercial illustration to fine art has provided greater freedom to experiment with imaginative concepts, artistic techniques, and new forms of visual expression.

Through his photography and digital art, Mark seeks to share his appreciation for the beauty, character, and visual richness of the world around us while exploring new ways of expressing those qualities.