Qualities of freshness, youth and vitality
BORN in Adelaide in 1971, Judy’s childhood consisted of bohemian treks around Australia with her parents, Louis and Lucette who were both accomplished artists.
Before finishing high school, Judy was offered three major art scholarships, an enormous privilege for an Australian art student.
“I chose to study at Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Mons, Belgium as the scholarship came with a five year living grant. Also, it is where my mother studied”, says Judy.
On completion of her studies, Judy returned to Australia and settled in Queensland where she lives with her husband and two small children.
“Judy has an exceptional talent for her ingenious use of subject matter, composition and colour merging,” gallery owner, Joan Page informed us. “Her exquisite paintings exude a quality of freshness, youth and vitality. She has an innate talent for harmonizing the traditional and the modern.”
“Still Life paintings in oil on canvas and nude drawings in ink are Judy’s favourite subjects. Her talents aren’t restricted to paintings. She excels also in ceramic and sculpture.”
“I have been fortunate to travel extensively in Europe, the United States and Canada”, says Judy, “but it was my travels throughout Australia as a child that convinced me I was born to paint. The stark light and vivid colours of nature were my initial inspirations.”
“We are thrilled to have Judy as our feature artist for June,” said gallery manager, Lisa Powell.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, the gallery is located at 138 Main Street, Montville, opposite the Village Green.
Judy’s paintings will also be featured under ‘Exhibitions’ on the gallery’s website: www.montvilleartgallery.com.au from 1 June.
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