Spuds and Dolls

“Spuds and Dolls” —  Contest Illustration by Stan Watts

Spuds and Dolls is one of Stan Watts’ most playful and imaginative illustrations, originally created as an exclusive assignment for Brad Benedict’s book The Blue Book… Anything Kink Fit to Ink — a special, invitation-only project that selected top illustrators from around the world. This vibrant, character-packed scene blends humor, surrealism, and handcrafted charm, capturing the joyful chaos that defined this era of Watts’ career.

During the time he created this piece, Stan had four young daughters constantly running around his home studio — and toys were everywhere. While searching for inspiration, he stepped over a dollhouse just outside his studio door, noticing dolls lounging on a tiny plastic sofa. That spontaneous moment sparked the concept for Spuds and Dolls, becoming one of his most memorable and enduring illustrations. The result is a lively tableau of expressive, toy-like figures brought to life with bold lighting, rich color, and Watts’ signature 80s–90s rendering style.

Now available as a premium fine-art print, this piece transforms Stan’s energetic composition into a collectible display for lovers of whimsical art, retro illustration, and imaginative character design.

• Original illustration created for Brad Benedict’s The Blue Book
• Inspired by real toys scattered around Watts’ home studio and his daughters’ dollhouse
• Bright, playful, character-driven artwork with rich detail
• High-resolution fine art print on premium archival paper
• Perfect for fans of nostalgic, surreal, and expressive illustration
• Exclusive to the Stan Watts Collection

A lively, colorful, and unforgettable creation — pure Stan Watts imagination turned into illustration history.