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MY PET PROJECTS

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Judy

I knew these pet portraits had a life of their own. They weren’t mine to keep. But I was able to bestow a gift of healing, while enjoying the process. Continue reading →

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I RAISED THE BAR

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Judy

Over the past week I began working on a new illustration assignment. Continue reading →

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In 1997, I received an illustration assignment for a series of note cards. I ended up illustrating six butterflies, a honeybee, and two flowers. Of those paintings, only the four butterflies were published. Whenever I painted anything, the first thing I did was search out reference. Because I liked insects and butterflies, I had a few books and photos. While looking at my files, I came across a clipping. It mentioned that there was a lady who wasn’t too far away from where I lived. She specialized in renting insects. Continue reading →

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ILLUSTRATING MY LIFE LESSONS THROUGH ART

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Judy

If all colors are brilliant, nothing stands out. The brilliance is only possible through having the depth and richness of colors that have been mixed into subtle, dull variations. The same thing applies to contrast. The brilliance is only possible through having the depth and richness of darks and lights!

In life, we cannot have everything purely colorful or purely bright either. It is the contrast and the dullness that allows for appreciation of sparkling beauty; it allows for it to be emphasized!
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