Art is my form of expression. Through painting and drawing, I explore and attempt to provide a unique definition of what inspires me.

Following a realistic style, my favorite subject matter are portraits and figures, but also delight in the painting of landscapes, florals, buildings, pets, wildlife, new and antique vehicles, boats and ships, as well as waterscapes.

Oils are my medium of choice, but I also relish experimenting with other mediums, such as watercolour, acrylics, graphite, mixed media, pastels, and pen and ink.

As an active member of the Algoma Art Society in Sault Ste. Marie for over 40 years, I am currently treasurer and website convenor. I am also a member of the Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA). To keep up my drawing skills, I participate in a local life drawing group.

AWARDS

2022 Honorable Mention, 66th NOAA for oil painting entitled "Artistic Legend"

2019 Second Prize Award for oil painting entitled "Feeling Safe and Secure", in themed "Essential" Art Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI

2018 Honorable Mention, Winter Festival of Art, Art Gallery of Algoma for oil painting entitled "5 O'Clock Shadow"

2017 Purchase Award, Artist's Choice Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M. MI for oil painting entitled "Team Work - Mackinac Island"

2016 Honorable Mention, Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI for oil painting entitled "Batchewana Stump"

2015 First Prize Award for "Tom Thomson's Cabin", Artist's Choice III Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI

(Tom Thomson's Cabin was purchased by Alberta Gallery as part of their permanent collection.)

2013 Honorable Mention, Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI
for pastel drawing entitled "Amie"

2011 Manitoulin Transport Award, 55th NOAA, for "Hunting Season"


2010 Best Oil in LaCloche Art Show, for “Easter Morning”


2008 Honorable Mention, Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI for oil painting entitled "Winter Blues"

2006 Honorable Mention, Fall Festival of the Arts, Art Gallery of Algoma
for oil painting entitled "Lillian"

2001 Second Place Award, Bon Soo Art Show, S.S.M., ON


2000 Most Original Award, Algoma Art Society Judged Exhibition 


2000 Best Oil, Algoma Art Society Judged Exhibition


2000 People’s Choice Award, Algoma Art Society Judged Exhibition 



EXHIBITIONS


Individual - Sault Ste. Marie Civic Centre Lobby - July 2016

Group - Algoma Art Society; Algoma Fall Festival of the Arts; Bon Soo Art Show (Sault Ste. Marie, ON); Alberta House Gallery (Sault Ste. Marie, MI); LaCloche Art Show (Whitefish Falls, ON) and Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA) Annual Juried Exhibitions.



EDUCATION


I studied landscape painting in oil with John Keast and took many different art courses and workshops with instructors such as Ken Hagerman, Diana Blazek, Gordon MacKenzie and Bob Carmichael. I've also taken multiple courses by different instructors in portrait and figure drawing and painting. I have participated in watercolour, pen & ink, oil and acrylic, pastel and multi-media workshops. Since February 2011 I have attended drawing sessions with the Underground Group of draped and undraped models. In 1990 I received an Honours Diploma in Advertising Art and Graphic Design. During my both years of study I received the Art Faculty Award for achieving the highest grade point average. I held the position of Graphic Designer at Sault College from 1989 to 2003.



ACHIEVEMENTS

2019 Painting entitled "Sunny Ontario Morning" accepted in Paint Ontario

2017 Paintings entitled "Pictograph Site - Lake Superior Provincial Park" and "Exploring Katherine Cove - Lake Superior Provincial Park" accepted in Paint Ontario

2016 Painting entitled "All Aboard!" acc epted in 60th NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition

2014 Received NOAA Letters for 7th painting, "Evening Serenade" accepted in 58th NOAA

2014 Selected as "Featured Artist" for 2014 NOAA Annual Bulletin

2012 Accepted in LaCloche Art Show (Whitefish Falls, ON)


2011 Accepted in “Northern Light” Art Show, Art Gallery of Algoma


2010 Accepted in “Synesthesia” Art Show, Art Gallery of Algoma


2010 Accepted in Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI


2009 Accepted in the 53rd NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition 2009


2009 Accepted in Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI


2008 Accepted in the 52nd NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition 2008


2008 Accepted in Juried Bon Soo Art Show, Art Gallery of Algoma


2007 Accepted in the 51st NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition


2007 Accepted in Juried Bon Soo Art Show, Art Gallery of Algoma


2006 Accepted in Juried Bon Soo Art Show, Art Gallery of Algoma


2002 Accepted in the 46th NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition


2002 Accepted in Juried Exhibition, Olive Craig Gallery, S.S.M., MI


2001 Accepted in the 45th NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition

To see a video of Judy taped at the Algoma Art Society Spring Art Show & Sale held on Saturday, April 25, 2014 click here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDjvTdfLLoo&app=desktop