The months of Nov. and Dec. kept us busy attending many festivals. We had the privelage of meeting many wonderful artists and crafters. I will be posting several general videos of the shows, and quite a few one on one videos with artists and crafters that we met. Hope you enjoy!
Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church
Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival
Dec 4th & 5th, 2009
Tucson, AZ
WATTO's New Booth
http://www.wattoonline.com/
Mary Spencer's Mosaics
Terry Slonaker
Ceramic Artist
tlsculpture@hotmail.com
Gourds
Tucson Decorative Painter's Guild
http://tdpaintersguild.org/
tdpg-dysipos@comcast.net
Lagniappe Pottery
deniseanewman@yahoo.com
My Creative Mind Has No Limits
mycreativemind@msn.com
http://www.mycreativemind-hasnolimits.com/
Made by Dani
http://madebydani.com
Becki Bags
becki@beckibags.com
Bead a Blessing
http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadablessing
AZ Magnetic Jewelry
jennahrancour@yahoo.com
http://www.azmagneticjewelry.bravehost.com/
Amy's Jewelry & Gifts
http://wwwajewelgift.etsy.com
ajewelgift@hotmail.com
Acadienne
http://www.artfire.com/users/acadienne
Edgy, industrial style handmade metal accessories including belt buckles, key chains, jewelry and home decor by metal artist Jon (WATTO) Watson.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Aranda's Chad Roper Wearing WATTO DMW's Signiture Buckle
Smokin' hot Chad Roper sent us this awesome photo taken by Monica Stricker. He's wearing WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear's (DMW) signiture buckle- the Winged Skull. (retails for $85 on http://www.wattoonline.com.)
Chad was quoted as saying, "With the market flooded with cheap, gimmicky little nick-nacks, I've found it tough to find high quality apparel accessories that are unique in appearance and design. Thanks to the folks at Watto for providing for me a very nice addition to my wardrobe with their signature 'Winged Skull' buckle."
Aranda band members including Chad Roper, Dameon Aranda, Gabe Aranda, and Mike Walker originated their rock band in Oaklahoma City. Their first record Aranda, was released on April 22, 2008. They recently toured on the Buzzfest Tour with headliner Alice in Chains.
Visit them at:
http://twitter.com/ArandaMusic
http://www.myspace.com/aranda
Saturday, December 12, 2009
WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Meets American Idols
WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Meets American Idols
Mesa AZ, Dec 12. 2009
Watto Distinctive Metal Wear showed at the Mesa Holiday Music and Arts Festival held at the fabulous Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa Arizona today Dec 12.
Although the weather left much to be desired, we had a very pleasant surprise! Who just happens to walk into our booth but American idols Michael Sarver and Alexis Grace of season 8, David Hernandez from season 7 and Gina Glocksen from season 6. Wanna know more about 'em? Visit the following links. And yes, they were as nice as they seem on the video. Please support their musical journey!
http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_8/michael_sarver/
http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/season7/david_hernandez/
http://www.alexisgraceweb.com/
http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/season6/gina_glocksen/
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Mesa AZ, Dec 12. 2009
Watto Distinctive Metal Wear showed at the Mesa Holiday Music and Arts Festival held at the fabulous Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa Arizona today Dec 12.
Although the weather left much to be desired, we had a very pleasant surprise! Who just happens to walk into our booth but American idols Michael Sarver and Alexis Grace of season 8, David Hernandez from season 7 and Gina Glocksen from season 6. Wanna know more about 'em? Visit the following links. And yes, they were as nice as they seem on the video. Please support their musical journey!
http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_8/michael_sarver/
http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/season7/david_hernandez/
http://www.alexisgraceweb.com/
http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/season6/gina_glocksen/
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Tus-Con 36
The Best Little Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Convention in Arizona
Nov 6th, 7th & 8th
InnSuites Hotel Tucson, AZ
Visit their site at http://home.earthlink.net/~basfa/
Wow, never been to anything like this before and didn't know what to expect! The dealers were all put in a hotel meeting room so we didn't get to enjoy all of the activities, but I can assure you there were some interesting things going on.
Wish I could have attended the Ghost Hunting Techniques and Equipment discussion - could come in handy some day. You never know. The discussion on Star Trek: Heresy or new revolution wouldn't really be my thing, but apparently it was a lively banter. What I would have loved to hear was the talk on time travel. Where would you travel back or forward to? I think I'd like to visit Victorian times, but just for a day and only if I were a wealthy princess!
The guest speaker was Weston Ochse (http://www.westonochse.com/) who won the Bram Stoker Award which is equivalent to the Oscars, but for horror writers. I purchased his book Scarecrow Gods and got him to sign it! My first ever autographed book by an author.
Weston Ochse
Another really cool thing was meeting Noel Neil who was the second Lois Lane. She graciously agreed to take a pic with me. What a classy lady. Here's more info on her http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0624747/
Noel Neil and Mary
There was a small but fun costume contest. Check out some of the images. Sorry, they were moving around too fast for my amateur photographerness (is that a word?)
These were our neighbor dealers- they are true Renaissance folks
Bear the guy in the middle makes keltic armoty & forged items. You can reach him at
Button man
Author Todd VanHooser of The Barren 12 with his goddess groupies
Professor Chedwick Cornelius Atlerbury
Finally there were my neighbor vendors. I've included a few images, but check out the video of all of them.
Liz of Bad Moon Books & sis Jen
you can buy their books on ebay
My new author friend Richard R Draude
He's not only an author but a computer guru and helped me with my computer.
I bought his book The Adam Eradication and now I have 2 books signed by their authors.
This convention was probably not the best venue for us as it was more of a sci-fi gaming crowd, but we had a lot of fun. We're looking into doing the big Fangoria Horror convention in CA, Will keep you posted...
For a mini convention experience check out the slideshow below!
Kevin McLeod - Music- "Dark World" found on incompetech.com
Bad Moon Books liz@badmoonbooks.com- also found on ebay
Richard Draude- author of The Adam Eradication- rdraude@interplex-net.com
Silver Sea Jewelry- Elizabeth Mead- 330 N. 4th Ave Tucson, AZ 85705 520-624-9954
Bruce Davis-author of sci-fi e-books- http://www.akwbooks.com/
Lady Marretta- tarot readings- 602-354-8585
Bear- Scaramasax@aol.com - keltic armory, forge & the Fraisian Marketeers
Hadrosaur Productions- David Summers- publisher- http://www.hadrosaur.com/
Sherrie Holbrook- tupperware & vintage toys and trading cards- SherrieHolbrook@my2.tupperware.com
ProfessorChedwick Cornelius Atlerbury-Gary Hayes- graphic design - - valkyriearts@q.com
Astarte Imports & Gifts- Rhonda Staggs- astartenarghiles@myway.com
Massoglia Books- Marty & Alice Massoglia- used books- http://www.massogliabooks.com/
Ruth Bollerud- jewelry designer
Nora Rankin- head of dealer's room
T-shirt Dealer-Scott & Jane Dennis-Fo' Paws Productions http://www.fopaws.com/
Southwest Flair A-Fair
Oct 30- Nov 1
Fine Art & Unique Crafts from over 170 Artisans
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sister of Tucson
Friday was freezing! Started off at 32 degrees which is pretty darn cold for Tucson! But, as the day went on the weather turned beautiful. There were over 170 artisans and food vendors. Lots of great artwork.
Sat was much busier and the weather warmed up to the proper Tucson temperature. Our neighbor artists were so wonderful and gave us lots of tips for showing. We were considered the “newbies” so they all took care of us.
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sister of Tucson
Friday was freezing! Started off at 32 degrees which is pretty darn cold for Tucson! But, as the day went on the weather turned beautiful. There were over 170 artisans and food vendors. Lots of great artwork.
Sat was much busier and the weather warmed up to the proper Tucson temperature. Our neighbor artists were so wonderful and gave us lots of tips for showing. We were considered the “newbies” so they all took care of us.
2009 Rips’s BAD Ride
Oct 25, 2009
Pinal Fairgrounds Casa Grande, Arizona
The day started out cooooooooold, but ended up beautiful! We woke up EARLY (5am) and drove an hour and a half to get to the fairgrounds then set up.
The event benefited Diabetes which is an issue that affects so many adults and children in the US.
At about 9:30 the bikers came rollin’ in and the festivities began. Great music and a rockin’ bike show which Jon helped to judge. They also had all you can eat Mexican, burgers and Corona. AHHHHH a relaxing day in the sun with a full tummy and sold some buckles to boot!
Day ended early around 3 and we were back home and unpacked by 5. All in all a nice day for a great cause! Here’s a few pics.
See more on our Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/wattoonline#/album.php?aid=335444&id=191510025176
Pinal Fairgrounds Casa Grande, Arizona
The day started out cooooooooold, but ended up beautiful! We woke up EARLY (5am) and drove an hour and a half to get to the fairgrounds then set up.
The event benefited Diabetes which is an issue that affects so many adults and children in the US.
At about 9:30 the bikers came rollin’ in and the festivities began. Great music and a rockin’ bike show which Jon helped to judge. They also had all you can eat Mexican, burgers and Corona. AHHHHH a relaxing day in the sun with a full tummy and sold some buckles to boot!
Day ended early around 3 and we were back home and unpacked by 5. All in all a nice day for a great cause! Here’s a few pics.
See more on our Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/wattoonline#/album.php?aid=335444&id=191510025176
Bike show winners- Jon was a judge
Jon made the awards- sorry about the low res pic
biker doggie
Jon at WATTO booth
Steph's photos
Some rockin' shots from our friend Steph of http://www.stephfowlerphotography.com/ wearing WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear buckles.
WATTO & Crue Fest NY 2009
Sept 1 NY 2009
WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear recentely participated as a sponsor for the Crue Fest NY 2009 tour through our partnership with The Backstage Artist Lounge http://www.backstageartistlounge.com/
As quoted on their website “Created by Christina Martin, The Backstage Artist Lounge is a private lounge installed backstage at major music festivals where sponsors connect with talented bands for product sampling and relationship building opportunities. ”
They have all sorts of great pics of band members with different companies products. Check out their gallery section http://www.backstageartistlounge.com/backstageartistlounge-gallery.php
They are a terrific group to work with and got us some fabulous shots of WATTO buckles with Motley Crue, Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Theory of a Deadman and Charm City Devils. To see which band members chose which buckle, check out our facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=308124&id=191510025176&ref=mf.
The band members were so awesome to take such rockin photos with our product.
Bevin Hamilton,one of Motley Crue’s dancers loved the buckles and ordered several more from us. We are waiting for pics from her. She was quoted as saying, “What I love about WATTO buckles is that they have taken creative metal work and made them so each one is unique. They are so rock and roll and I can’t wait to wear one at my next gig!” She’s such a doll!
Crue Fest 2 was a big success for everyone. We look forward to sponsoring one of the shows of Crue Fest 3 in 2010.
WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear recentely participated as a sponsor for the Crue Fest NY 2009 tour through our partnership with The Backstage Artist Lounge http://www.backstageartistlounge.com/
As quoted on their website “Created by Christina Martin, The Backstage Artist Lounge is a private lounge installed backstage at major music festivals where sponsors connect with talented bands for product sampling and relationship building opportunities. ”
They have all sorts of great pics of band members with different companies products. Check out their gallery section http://www.backstageartistlounge.com/backstageartistlounge-gallery.php
They are a terrific group to work with and got us some fabulous shots of WATTO buckles with Motley Crue, Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Theory of a Deadman and Charm City Devils. To see which band members chose which buckle, check out our facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=308124&id=191510025176&ref=mf.
The band members were so awesome to take such rockin photos with our product.
Bevin Hamilton,one of Motley Crue’s dancers loved the buckles and ordered several more from us. We are waiting for pics from her. She was quoted as saying, “What I love about WATTO buckles is that they have taken creative metal work and made them so each one is unique. They are so rock and roll and I can’t wait to wear one at my next gig!” She’s such a doll!
Crue Fest 2 was a big success for everyone. We look forward to sponsoring one of the shows of Crue Fest 3 in 2010.
Arts Fest La Encantada 2009
Nov 7 & 8 2009
The Event was held at the lucious La Encantada Shopping venue at Skyline Dr & Campbell Ave in Tucson, AZ. (520) 615-2561. We were surrounded by beautiful architecture and landscaping and high end stores such as Coach, Bebe, Tiffany, Lucky Brand Jeans and Anthropologie to name a few. A great canvas for any artist to exhibit at.
We’re totally bored with talking only about us, so we’re going to try to highlight some of the artists and other vendors at the festivals we attend so you can feel like you were actually there. Plus, the other artists are just so cool they deserve a shout out!
Check out the slide show of the La Encantada show held on Nov 7th & 8th. The show included over 60 artists and craftsmen, plus entertainment.
WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear- Jon with display
Shining Two Stars
Roberta Lewis
Ron Nelson
Paper Casting
Coyote Country
coyotecountry.artfire.com
Designs by Vivian
Diane Hodiak
Su Zee Designs
Jodi Bombardier
Something Schocking
Laurie Schock
Click here to see the video. Make sure to click on the red HQ button in the lower left for the highest res version or go to http://www.youtube.com/user/WATTODMW/
To see these in photo version visit our Facebook gallery at: http://www.facebook.com/wattoonline/
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