Richard "Ricky" Watts is a visual artist from Northern California most notably recognized for his abstract works of fluid shapes and psychedelic color gradients. A forever student of the D.I.Y. movement, Watts’ self-taught techniques derive from his adolescent graffiti years. His versatility allows for easy transition between large-scale murals and intricate works on canvas. Ricky's art can be found on public walls and galleries throughout the United States. His commissions list includes work for Louis Vuitton, Mercedes Benz, Google, YouTube, IBM and Hansen’s Natural Soda.
Ricky completed our mural in around 15 days with the assistance of Lord Quake out of San Francisco. The process of creating such a large mural, measuring 10x67 meters (35x220 feet), is as impressive as the final result. Please watch the full time-lapse video to get a deeper appreciation for what Ricky and Lord Quake pulled off in such a short period of time -- you'll see many moments where these guys clearly had more endurance than our camera's lithium-ion batteries!
You can follow both Ricky and Quake online to view their past and future projects.
Ricky Watts
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