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Sophie Watson
Sophie Watson is a New Zealand artist and illustrator.

Education
Watson graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2008. She completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Illustration at AUT in 2011.

Work
Watson opened The High Seas gallery in Auckland, focusing on comics and illustration, selling zines.

"Sophie has a keen interest in folk art and outsider art as well as a DIY ethos when it comes to art making. She enjoys experimenting with materials and techniques in her practice including painting, printmaking, drawing and more recently collage and 3D work . Her enthusiasm and range of skills are put to use in her current position as an arts and crafts tutor at the Mt Albert Community Club, a day service for people who are currently experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges."