{"title":"010:Coast","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"surfer-noosa-beach","title":"Surfer, Noosa Beach","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e62 x 61 cm \/ 24\" x 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e84 x 83 cm \/ 33\" x 33\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Collection, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional and fine recent painting is the first painting in the 010:Coast series, which marks a departure for the artist from referencing classical masterpieces. The powerful utilisation of colour captured in this artwork is inspired by Watson's recent travels to Noosa Beach in Queensland, Australia - the place he has continued to return to since childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA white cockatoo flies off in the direction in which the young surfer is looking, towards the breaking waves he will soon be riding. Dominating the centre of the painting is the ubiquitous red and yellow safety flag - a reminder of the perilous ocean rips, and highlights the inherent dangers of the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inflatable Iron Man finish line provides a counter balance for the left side of the artwork, and anchors the viewers perspective against the infinite horizon to the right. This somewhat surreal element, immediately identifying the painting in Watson's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAvailable Edition Print Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" style=\"display: block;\" id=\"ui-accordion-1-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-accordion-1-header-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/surfer-noosa-beach-1\" title=\"Print options for Ross Watson painting of Surfer, Noosa Beach\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVIEW Limited Edition Print\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588187754607,"sku":"OOB-SurferNoosaBeach","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/surfer-noosabeach.jpg?v=1542944002"},{"product_id":"two-surfers","title":"Two Surfers","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e40 x 45 cm \/ 16\" x 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e63 x 67 cm \/ 25\" x 27\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Private Collection, Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo inflatable buoys frame our view of two young surfers who survey the ocean and distant mountain range, of which we are afforded a very beautiful, though teasingly slim, view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmploying a spare use of dynamic spot colour, combined with Watson's refined rendering of detail, intrigue is also a feature of this painting as we consider the surfers, who appear to resemble one another. Whilst their shorts are different colours, matching underwear is revealed underneath. Perhaps a subtle suggestion of a close companionship, though once more the artist provides a curious ambiguity, often a feature of his art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA favourite place of Watson's to be as a young boy was the beach, and the artist has regularly returned since childhood to Noosa Beach in Queensland, Australia, which has inspired this exciting series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEdition Print Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" style=\"display: block;\" id=\"ui-accordion-1-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-accordion-1-header-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/two-surfers-1\" title=\"Two Surfers Limited Edition Canvas by Ross Watson\"\u003eVIEW Limited Edition Canvas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/two-surfers-2\" title=\"Two Surfers Limited Edition Print by Ross Watson\"\u003eVIEW Limited Edition Print\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588431089775,"sku":"OOB-TwoSurfers","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/two-surfers.jpg?v=1542944147"},{"product_id":"before-the-noosa-iron-man-series","title":"Before the Noosa Iron Man Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e122 x 150 cm \/ 4' x 5'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e144 x 172 cm \/ 4'9\" x 5'8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Collection, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare in its large scale, this spectacular coastal panorama is charged with activity - the three men all consumed by their respective passions. Rather than actually seeing this scene, Watson created his 'dreamscape', bringing together his favourite imagery - 'to stop us in our tracks, and catch our collective breath and admire with intrigue'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouie Larrinaga, a close friend, photographer and model of Watson's, is engaged with his photography, capturing images beyond our view - a reminder of further visual excitement and beauty continuing along Noosa beach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA television camera crowns a temporary tower, an indication of the considerable interest in the soon to begin Noosa Surf Ironman Series competition. A safety flag flutters in the sea breeze before a flock of native white cockatoos which form a visual diagonal line with an abseiler, Michael Witteveen, who Watson encountered on his hotel balcony early one morning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn preparation for the Surf Ironman Series, a triathlete lifts his surf ski at the ocean's edge. The Noosa Surf Iron Man Series features Australia's elite athletes competing in the most gruelling ocean based competition globally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Watson at his finest, employing a fine eye for composition, and as meticulously executed as any master painting in the world's greatest museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588610658415,"sku":"OOB-BeforeTheNoosaIronMan","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/before-noosa-ironman.jpg?v=1542944304"},{"product_id":"morning-surfer","title":"Morning Surfer","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e38 x 37 cm \/ 15\" x 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e60 x 59 cm \/ 2' x 2'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome young man is captured, transfixed, as he runs to indulge in his greatest passion - training for triathlon. As if in an elevated emotional state, his mouth open in wonderment at the sight ahead, his extraordinarily beautiful expression is reminiscent of the most sublime and evocative Renaissance portraits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complementary primary-secondary colour pairing of green and red is employed by the artist with spectacular effect. Great strength is achieved by spare and simple composition, combined with Watson's refined and immaculate attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the artist reflects on his youth from middle age, this superb new painting celebrates his the boundless energy, ambition and exuberant enthusiasm of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588698706031,"sku":"OOB-MorningSurfer","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/morning-surfer.jpg?v=1542944391"},{"product_id":"morning-surfers","title":"Morning Surfers","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e60 x 61 cm \/ 2' x 2'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e82 x 83 cm \/ 2'8\" x 2'8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Collection, Fire Island, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow crested white cockatoos glide gracefully downwards, leading our eyes to two dynamic young men who are captured running to indulge in their greatest passion - training for triathlon. Are they in fact twins, or have we simply closed our eyes momentarily and glimpsed two views of the same surfer?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complementary primary-secondary colour pairing of green and red is employed by the artist with spectacular effect. White lettering adorning the surf skis provides an ideal compositional counterbalance to the birds diagonally opposite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the artist reflects on his youth from middle age, this superb new painting celebrates the boundless energy, ambition and exuberant enthusiasm of youth. Watson's reputation for refined and immaculate attention to detail is evident in this very striking and dynamic artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588769648751,"sku":"OOB-MorningSurfers","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/morning-surfers.jpg?v=1542944485"},{"product_id":"life-savers-noosa-beach","title":"Life Savers, Noosa Beach","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e62 x 61 cm \/ 2' x 2'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e83 x 83 cm \/ 2'8\" x 2'8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Collection, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright and sunny morning is marked by the first safety flags being erected before a momentary calm and foamy ocean. Employing the dazzlingly bright colours and imagery so familiar to Australians, Watson transports us convincingly to Noosa Beach, as if we were laying on our towel, watching the lifesavers start their day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt critics and commentators have recently questioned the predominance of artworks featuring the landscape and desert in the current exhibition 'Australia' at the Royal Academy in London. It is true, as they point out, the great majority of Australians live on, or in cities near the coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatson's current series explores contemporary life on the coast. This most recent painting skillfully and accurately illustrates a carefree scene, which embodies a cherished national passion: unrushed time spent at the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588975104111,"sku":"OOB-LifeSaversNoosa","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/lifesavers-noosa-beach.jpg?v=1542944619"},{"product_id":"first-flag","title":"First Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e35 x 31 cm \/ 14\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e58 x 53 cm \/ 23\" x 21\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Private Collection, Long Island, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery is central to the strength of this intriguing and very striking artwork, which invites us to imagine the faces of the two quietly sexy men starting their days at pristine Noosa Beach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining an exhilarating use of spot colour, and a commanding depth of field which magnetically draws our eyes to the distant sand hills, Watson's invented scene evokes a calm and leisurely mood. Perfectly still and almost certainly waking from sleep, the young blonde surfer appears in a meditative state in contrast to the life guard who begins his day erecting the first flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18589141303407,"sku":"OOB-FirstFlag","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/first-flag.jpg?v=1542944744"},{"product_id":"life-guard-showering","title":"Life Guard Showering","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e45 x 40 cm \/ 18\" x 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e68 x 63 cm \/ 23' x 21'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Private Collection, Miami FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEdition Print Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ui-accordion-content 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12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e60 x 56 cm \/ 24\" x 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2014\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18591015174255,"sku":"OOB-FinalFlag","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/final-flag.jpg?v=1542946295"},{"product_id":"naked-surfer-iii","title":"Naked Surfer III","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e34 x 30 cm \/ 14\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e60 x 56 cm \/ 24\" x 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2014\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Collection, Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Ross Watson's spectacular Toronto 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title=\"Print options for Ross Watson painting of Hudson\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eView Limited Edition Canvas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18592211173487,"sku":"OOB-Hudson","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/hudson.jpg?v=1542947167"},{"product_id":"harry","title":"Harry","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e40 x 30 cm \/ 16\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e63 x 53 cm \/ 25\" x 21\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on Board\u003cbr\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Collection, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$18,000 AUD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatson has painted 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