Laura Watson is an artist and writer living in Sackville, NB in the Siknikt district of Mi'kma'ki. She acquired her BFA from Mount Allison University in 2015 and is currently Tantramar’s poet laureate. She makes zines, prints, and textile works that combine drawing and poetry.
Support Laura's work at:
www.patreon.com/laurakwatson
The Lightning Circle
A coming-of age novel for teens, told in verse, written by Vikki VanSickle, with illustrations by Laura K. Watson. Published by Tundra Books, The Lightning Circle will be available in stores March 26th. Pre-orders are available now.
Events
Writers’ Open Mic, Sundays, Feb. 11th and Mar. 10th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Activity Centre, 70 Main Street, Sackville, NB — FREE
CONTACT
For inquiries about commissions, works for sale, or any other topic, email laurawatsonartwork(at)gmail.com.
VIDEOS
MAKER MAKER: Little Books With Laura K. Watson
A short video produced by the Owens Art Gallery for their workshop series, MAKER MAKER in 2023.
Spell for the End of the World
An animation/visual poem created for CAFKA with support from the Digital Originals initiative from the Canada Council for the Arts and CBC in 2020.
A Love Letter to Artist Laura K. Watson
A video produced by Spark Box Studio, as part of their series, LOVE LETTERS TO PAST ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE in 2020.
We Have Zine Rebellion
A short documentary about zines made by a group of students from Humber College in 2019.