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Garry Allen Watin is a graduate of Fine Arts from the University of San Carlos and a realist painter whose work centers on portraiture and the human spirit. With more than a decade of teaching experience, he has shared his passion for art across a wide range of learners from university students in a local institution in Cebu, to young artists in after-school programs in California, to professionals through corporate workshops held in different parts of the world.

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Beyond teaching, Garry has also taken on a leadership role as Chairperson for an Animation and Multimedia Arts program, where he helped shape curriculum development and guide aspiring creatives toward industry-ready skills. His approach to education is rooted not only in technical mastery, but in building confidence, discipline, and creative thinking.

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As a lifelong learner, Garry continues to evolve his craft beyond traditional fine arts. He is also a Visual Effects artist specializing in Nuke compositing, bringing a contemporary, industry-driven perspective into his artistic and teaching practice, bridging classical realism with modern digital storytelling.

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At the heart of Garry’s work is his identity as a portrait artist. He does not simply paint faces; he paints people he considers “Winners.”

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For Garry, “Winners” are everyday individuals: a hardworking father, a loving husband, a devoted wife, obedient children, or passionate individuals such as athletes, entrepreneurs, innovators, and movers of society. These are people whose character and values inspire him. He paints them not just to represent who they are, but to celebrate what they stand for.

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He believes that their positive spirit is contagious and through his art, he seeks to be shaped by it, and to share it with others.

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Garry’s philosophy in art is grounded in the belief that art should uplift the human spirit. Rather than merely reflecting life as it is, he strives to create idealized images of reality, images that inspire hope, faith, beauty, and love.

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In his own words:
“If life is cruel as some people see it, as an artist, I want to show images of faith, beauty, and love. People may realize that with the right attitude, along with a strong faith in God, life can be a Paraiso.”

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