Tag Archives: Art and Illustration

A NEW PATHWAY – PART 1

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Judy

This past year, my path encountered a new twist. As if rediscovering the music I loved as a teenager wasn’t enough, I have rediscovered something else that I also loved doing when I was young. I am drawing mazes again! Continue reading →

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HOPE CAME WITH THE RAINBOW

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Judy

I close my eyes, and concentrate on dispelling worry and fear. Nothing is more beautiful than for me to continue following my dream. I don’t need anything else. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope, Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, Art and Illustration, artist, composing, creativity, food artist, food illustration, fruit illustration, grief, Grief and Bereavement, guitar, having hope, healing from grief, healing music, hope, hope of healing, hopeful and optimistic, hopelessness, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, love, maintaining hope, meditation music, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, performing, Rainbow through my tears, singing, song, song arrangement, songwriter, songwriting, The Workbook, uplifting music, writing | 7 Comments

ALABASTER SEASHELL-PART 3

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Judy

I take this opportunity to share more of my seashell paintings, my handwritten lyrics with photos and a recent video performance of this song. Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, Art and Illustration, beach, composing, guitar, healing music, Judy Unger, loss, lyrics, original songs, seashell, seashore, shell, shore, songwriting | 2 Comments

IT’S NO SECRET ANYMORE

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Judy

I see great value in what I am doing with my life and where I am going. I am unapologetic. I believe I am the richest woman in the world!
There is a wonderful line in one of my songs. It is, “I go to places that heal me.” That is what my life is about; I heal myself and hope to heal other people, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, Aging Parents, Art and Illustration, Caregiving, composing, coping with divorce, creativity, digital illustration, divorce after a long marriage, facing divorce after a long marriage, floral painting, gray divorce, grief, GRIEF RELATED, guitar, healing, healing and grief, Illustration, illustrator, inspiration, loss, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, mother, mother daughter relationship, mother's illness, Music, original songs, separation, separation and divorce, singing, songwriting, voice lessons, watercolor painting, watercolors, writing | 6 Comments

I’LL LIVE WITHIN MY BROKEN HEART

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Judy

I have written before that everyone handles his or her own grief differently. Now, I want to share my own personal beliefs about grief:
It is not recoverable; one adjusts to it.
Healing is possible, and maintaining hope of it can provide sustenance. But the process of healing is uncconscious and happens despite certainty that grief is endless.
Many, many people succumb to their grief.
Grieving is hard work and consumes one’s existence.
Although it is rare, it is possible to find joy again. But finding it is a conscious effort and requires giving oneself permission to be happy. Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories | Tagged acoustic guitar, Art and Illustration, autumn leaves, broken heart, child's death, composing, creativity, death, death of a child, Friendship, grief, grief and optimism, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, guitar, healing a broken heart, healing from grief, hopeful and optimistic, hopelessness, inspiration, loss, loss of a husband, loss of a spouse, loss of a wife, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, optimism, original songs, performing, singing, songwriting, unresolved grief, widow, widower | 2 Comments

MEMORIES I TREASURE

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Judy

I do have a strong attachment to memories. My memories might involve “objects,” but those objects only serve as a way to remind me of memories filled with special people whom I’ve loved. Some of those memories are sad. Currently, I’d like to think that I am creating happier memories. There are many “firsts” in my life, as I am now living on my own at the age of 53 for the first time in my life. Continue reading →

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HOW SPECIAL YOU WERE

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Judy

It was eighteen years since I had last moved. My art studio held many areas for me to sort through. I dreaded the process of packing, and I found many excuses to put it off. Initially, it was excruciatingly difficult to tear myself away from working on my audio book and songs. I was so close to finishing everything. But packing was the only way I would be able to move forward so I could exit the tunnel I was in. Finally, I had to accept that I would not finish my book before moving. Continue reading →

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SHE FOUND HER INSIGHT

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Judy

I could write pages and pages of my memories from beach outings with my mother. Throughout the day, I felt so much nostalgia remembering those times in my life. My mother was relaxed and sang blessings in Hebrew as we walked near the marina. Despite her advanced dementia, she appreciated the outing more than I anticipated. As I drove home, she slid down in her seat, and the seatbelt was barely holding her in. We arrived back at her nursing home. Just before taking her out of my car, I reached over to kiss her. I could see she was very tired; she had hardly rested as I drove home. I believe she didn’t want to miss a moment of time sitting next to me. As I kissed her, she said softly, “Thank you.” I wanted to be sure I heard her. So I said, “Mom, what are you thanking me for?” She answered clearly, “I had a wonderful time. Thank you.” Those were the clearest words she had spoken all day, and were exactly what I needed to hear. The beams of light that shone from my body could have illuminated a city at that moment. Continue reading →

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DRIFTING DREAMS IN A COOL, WISPY SKY

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Judy

Just like the importance of vibe with singing, I knew that I needed to feel my words. I certainly did when I recorded Jason’s story. However, with 32 stories and a lot of words to read, I honestly did not put in the effort required on every story to “feel” all those words. I decided I could inject more emotion into my earlier recordings. The “catch” in my voice and tearful moments made a huge difference for the listener. Continue reading →

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I HOPED I COULD REACH

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Judy

My post title is a lyric line from my song “Crystal Oceans.” It has two meanings for me. One is that I am reaching for my dreams – so many of them have already come true. The other, is that I hope I will reach many people and comfort them with my stories and music. Continue reading →