Jay Watson, Photographer, Moonwalker

Helloooo Canada! Have you already seen the Sears holiday commercial on TV? Did you notice the guy moonwalking at the 20 second mark? That just happens to be world famous photographer, Jay Watson. Here's the story -

I shot a video of my husband moonwalking while we were visiting Lake Tahoe earlier this year.  I put it on Vimeo and about a month ago, I got an email asking if Sears Canada could use the clip for their new holiday commercial.

I was pretty sure they wanted to use it because Jay was shoveling snow and we all know that Sears sells shovels and that it snows a ton in Canada.  No.  "Our team searched hundreds of hours of home movies and personal videos to find moments with true spontaneity, fun, and a joyful spirit".

You may be wondering, what does Jay have to say about his TV debut?  "I never thought that practicing the moonwalk in middle school would lead to this moment".

Mixed Media on Boards - New Work

Mixed media - at Gleeson Gallery, San Francisco

Mixed media - at Gleeson Gallery, San Francisco

Acrylic on wood - at Gleeson Gallery, San Francisco

Mixed media - at Gleeson Gallery, San Francisco

Mixed media - at Gleeson Gallery, San Francisco

Mixed media - at Gleeson Gallery, San Francisco

Mixed media - at Lightly Salted, Asbury Park, New Jersey

Mixed media - SOLD at Grain Surfboards Re-Evolution Event

Photos from Jay + Jamie Watson Art Show

My mom and I

Jay with gallery owner and artist, James Gleeson

Me with my son, Duke.  I felt so happy and proud.

Jay's posters

Jay's wall

My wall

The show at the Gleeson Gallery in San Francisco was a lot of fun for us and thanks to all of the people who came to the opening.

Both Jay and I are selling framed work for $300 and 18x24 posters for $25.  Email us if you see anything you like.  pineappleluv at gmail.com or speak at jaywatson.com

Jay + Jamie Watson Art Show

We are prepping for the show this Saturday and getting very excited about it!  I will take photos at the show and post them next week.

When Duke was very small, I would feed him and daydream about what I wanted for my future, for me - as well as for Duke's sake so he could see that his Mom is happy and fulfilled.  I imagined myself spending time doing what I love.  This show is a daydream come true.  And just the beginning!

Sending Love to you all.

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Also, in case you are in the area, we'd love to see you!

You are invited to a California themed art show by Jay and Jamie Watson
Saturday, September 8, 2012
4:00 until 6:00pm
Gleeson Gallery - 148 Precita Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110

This is a unique gallery in a great neighborhood. Enjoy dinner or drinks afterward at one of these places nearby. http://goo.gl/maps/uy3i0

Jay Watson: www.jaywatson.com
Jamie Watson: www.cocobohemia.com

California Themed Art Show

My husband Jay and I are in an art show together. The theme is California. These are my newest monotypes. You can read more about the show on Jay's blog. Later this summer we'll be exhibiting together in San Francisco. I'll keep you posted.

Good Morning in our Backyard

Here is a glimpse of a recent morning. Duke loves it when Jay gives him a ride on the skateboard. We have 4 chickens and this one is Carmen, a Barred Rock. Chicken language is not always easy to decipher but in this video, she is asking for a raisin. Here's to many good mornings for you!

Feist and Kyle Field

Please enjoy Leslie Feist singing with Kyle Field ~ a sublime Little Wings tune.

Recently, Kyle skated in Paris, while Leslie traveled to Noyers, a small village in France.

The Skateboard Mag April Issue

My husband's portraits of pro skaters are in the April 2012 issue of The Skateboard Mag. Yeah! Our son Duke constantly wants to wear Jay's Skateboard Mag hat. Duke's first word by the way, besides Mama and Dada is HAT. So check out more of these beautiful portrait's on Jay's blog and pick up a copy at the newsstand!

Featured on Quality Peoples Spring Summer Collection

Those are my toes and my surfboard on a beautiful Quality Peoples t-shirt
modeled by Ana Paula Pena Mejia

That's Ed Fladung on the right, co-creator of Quality Peoples, wearing the Toes shirt. He's with Kurt Narmore of Hand Me Ups, also wearing a Quality Peoples T.

One of my photos is featured on a Quality Peoples t-shirt, for their Spring Summer 2012 collection. I am beyond stoked. I am wearing one right now. The softness and quality is sublime. My husband wears one as well. Find out what cool stores are stocking this collection.

In the words of the QP creators:

Quality Peoples takes cues from contemporary art, street culture, Mexican folklore, Hawaiian surf history, and the places that shape our lives. Quality Peoples started in 2010 as an art collaboration between two friends in foreign lands.

We support PEACE, a non-profit organization that supports rural communities in Nayarit, Mexico. For every t-shirt you purchase, we fund one afternoon of after-school programs for a child.

Beautiful Surf Movie By Morgan Maassen

Morgan Maassen's talent knows no bounds.

Happiness

How Do You Feel?

Duke loves this little skateboard and had just pushed it across the pavement with one hand while crawling with the other hand. He felt quite proud of himself. We are having lots of fun and I hope you feel great, too!