2018 Storm Drain Art: Corky Reed-Watt

Artist Information

By day an Information Technologist, Corky Reed-Watt of Colorado Springs has been dabbling in the arts all her life, from visual art to music and writing. Her paintings have been displayed at a PPLD juried show and Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, as well as featured in magazines. She was commissioned to paint murals at two “The Goddard Schools” (Colorado Springs and Denver). Corky directed church choirs for over 20 years, and entertained the troops on stage (“Laurey” in Oklahoma! and other concerts). She has illustrated a children’s book (Have You Ever Kissed a Camel by Kathy Hill) and written the novel (Midlife Fairy Tales and Murder).

From 2002-2010, 2-Watts Creative Center, a hands-on art studio envisioned by Corky and her husband, Steven Watt, was a popular destination in Monument, Colorado. The couple taught art classes and created custom art pieces. “The Essence of Life” is Corky’s vision, but Steve and other family members often help complete larger art pieces (like this one) under the “2-Watts Creative” brand.