Judi loves to paint nature in all her moods
Living in Albany with its incredible coastline, her artwork is very much influenced by her local natural surroundings. The atmospheric skies, the colours and textures found in ocean and landscape all provide inspiration for her paintings.
Nature conservation and preservation are close to Judi’s heart and she feels fortunate to be living in an area relatively untouched by urban influences with the Fitzgerald River national park and an incredible biodiversity of plant life on the doorstep. She loves sketching outdoors and can spend many happy hours sitting on the rocks by the sea or under a shady tree with paints in hand.
Judi mainly works with oils. She has experimented with a variety of techniques and mediums over the years. Working with cold wax, collage, charcoal, watercolour and home-made natural inks are some of her favourites.
Judi connects with the landscape using all her senses and this is reflected in her artwork. Her paintings convey the feeling of a place, drawing the viewer in to create a tangible visceral connection.
I don’t see myself as separate from my environment. I am part of that place, wherever it is. I let it all speak to my heart and to my emotions. This is what comes out in my painting.
Judi has participated in solo and shared studio exhibitions and regularly takes part in group exhibitions including the Southern Art & Craft Trail Albany.
You can follow Judi and view her art on Instagram, Facebook and on her website.