About the Artist

Get to know me:

Hello! I'm so excited you're here, I'm Faith! I love to make meaningful art and spread the joy that art can bring. I graduated with a BFA in Studio Arts from Brigham Young University in April 2025, and I'm beyond excited to pour my energy into my business now! I hope to bring art into your home and joy into your life. My dream is to make art full-time and bring art into as many homes as possible. Thank you for being here, it means so much to me!

Artist Statement:

Faith Watkins evokes peace and deep thought by incorporating meaningful connections between the human experience and the fascination that nature brings. She researches concepts and then selects what mediums to use for each piece. 

 

Artist Bio:

Utah-based artist Faith Watkins draws symbolism and wonder from nature into her work. She explores the world around her through deep appreciation and research. Taking what she learns from nature, she ties it to the human experience through a variety of mediums. She researches different concepts and then chooses what material would suit the concept the best. Studying fine art at Brigham Young University transformed Faith’s work into an intentional and meaningful practice. Inspired by the Impressionists, she seeks new ways to capture the essence of a moment. Her passion for meaningful connections drives her to constantly explore the world through art. 

 

Shows/Exhibitions

  • Weight Room Gallery, Brigham Young University, Capstone Solo Show, “A Fray To Mend”, 2025
  • Weight Room Gallery, Brigham Young University, Annual Student Exhibition, 2025
  • Alma Gallery, “BYU Art Spring Showcase”, 2025
  • Light Space & Time Gallery, 13th Annual “All Women” Art Exhibition, 2024
  • Omnibus Gallery, “Figuration”, 2024
  • Omnibus Gallery, “Happiness”, 2024
  • Omnibus Gallery, “Abstraction”, 2024
  • Weight Room Gallery, Brigham Young University, Annual Student Exhibition, 2024
  • Camelback Gallery, “Shades of Blue”, 2024
  • Camelback Gallery, “My Best Work of 2023”, 2024
  • Weight Room Gallery, Brigham Young University, Annual Student Exhibition, 2023

Scholarships/Awards

  • Annual Student Exhibition Exceptional Artwork Award, 2025
  • Light Space & Time Gallery, 13th Annual “All Women” Art Painting & Other Media Special Recognition, 2024
  • Brigham Young University Experiential Learning Scholarship, 2023
  • Anna F. Sommers Endowed Scholarship, 2023
  • Brigham Young University Talent Award Scholarship, 2022
  • The Olena K. Lewis and George K. Lewis Endowed Scholarship, 2022
  • Brigham Young University Talent Award Scholarship, 2021