Nate is an award-winning caricature artist and illustrator from Detroit, Michigan, who spends most of the year traveling across the Eastern United States working with clients to produce illustrations for people at events like The Big E and the Ohio State Fair. He has long been a creative; drawing video game characters with Crayola markers since early elementary school. Today, He strives to continue capturing the fun that he’s always had while making art through the experimentation with new mediums, styles, and themes in his caricature work. 

Nate received a BFA in illustration from the College for Creative Studies in 2024. He attributes much of his success in his artistic career to the education he received under the highly inspirational faculty at CCS. His larger achievements being his attainment of multiple awards from the International Society of Caricature Artists, of which he is a member. He is currently working on the continuing development of his artistic approach and is interested in potential business opportunities. For those interested in contacting Nate for commissions, gigs, or other inquiries, you can email him at natewatson.art@gmail.com

Achievements:

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Art Show:

• Celebrity Judge: 2023 and 2024

Iscacon 2024:

• Best Live Event Style: Third Place

• Caricature of the Year: Tenth Place

Iscacon 2023:

• Best Live Event Style: First Place

• Caricature of the Year: Seventh Place

• Outstanding Monochromatic Technique: Third Place

• Most Humorous: Third Place

Iscacon 2021:

• Outstanding Minimalist Technique: Second Place