Sea of Light Studios

Art for Health

Gosford Hospital Exhibition, 2022

About the Artist

Sea of Light Studios is the business of J R Watkins, a multidisciplinary artist, writer and teacher, working at the intersection between Arts and Health. With a background of studies in Fine Arts, Neuroscience, Community Services and Education, J R creates art with the intention of encouraging positive emotions and thoughts for the viewer. They are particularly passionate about creating work which supports feelings of connection and care for the self, others and earth. J R Watkins (pronouns they/them) is a queer, non-binary and neurodivergent artist.

Art for Health and Care Industry Settings

J R Watkins and Sea of Light Studios have exhibited works in Health and Care settings including Gosford Hospital, Therapy consultation rooms and NDIS Providers. J R creates with a specific passion for providing meaningful and high quality art for Health and Care Industry settings, knowing the value that art can have on people's wellbeing.

If you are a Health or Care based organisation or practitioner seeking art for your business you can find more information here: Art for Health

Art as a Gift for Loved Ones and Homes

J R Watkins' art has been commissioned for wedding gifts, celebrating the birth of a new child, commemorative portraits, anniversary gifts and for enlivening homes and living spaces. Although Sea of Light Studios has currently sold out of available art works they are open to commissions: Commission Form

Writing

J R Watkins has written and published two books through Sea of Light Studios which can be found here: Books

Classes

Sea of Light Studios occasionally run classes supporting creative health. You can find out more here: Classes

Creativity. Connection. Care

Sea of Light Studios is dedicated to sourcing and using high quality, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible materials, including:

Frames and art boards using recycled or FSC Certified woods
Archival grade EcoCanvas made of 100% post consumer recycled plastic
Products made locally by people paid a fair wage

Sea of Light Studios is based on Darkinjung Country (Central Coast, NSW, Australia) where sovereignty was never ceded. Every year 20% of net profits from Sea of Light Studios are distributed to First Nations owned organisations and charities.

Always was always will be in colours of the Aboriginal flag

For every book sold through Sea of Light Studios a tree is grown with One Tree Planted.

Sea of Light Studios and J R Watkins acknowledge the Traditional Custodians whose Countries we create and share on. We are based on Darkinjung Country and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded here. We extend our respect to the earth, and to all Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Custodians through time.