Ampersand Art Ambassador Logo
29 Jan 2020

I’m An Ambassador

posted in: Ampersand Art, Ampersand Artist Ambassador, aquabord, Claybord®, Judy Lavoie, news, scratchboard, Scratchbord® | 0

Earlier this month I received an invitation to be an “Ampersand Artist Ambassador” and I am truly honored. Ampersand™ Art Supply is family-owned company based in Buda TX which engineers the only archivally sealed artist panels on the market today. They produce the panels I love to use for watercolors and scratchboards and a variety of other art panels for many media… plus tools, inks, floater frames and more. The company hand-picked about 50 artists from across the US to … Read More

"Sorghum Maker," watercolor © Judy Lavoie 2019
24 Jan 2020

Going National – Hoorah!

posted in: characters, exhibitions, Georgia Watercolor Society, Judy Lavoie, portraits, watercolor | 1

At the encouragement of fellow watercolor artists, I decided to broaden my horizons and entered my artwork into a national exhibition – and I got accepted! My watercolor “Sorghum Maker” has been selected by juror Linda Baker as one of 77 from among 302 entries for the 41st National Exhibition of the Georgia Watercolor Society (GWS). Entry was open to all watercolor artists across the United States using watermedia to create original artwork. The exhibition will take place in Atlanta, … Read More

"Heart To Heart," scratchboard © Judy Lavoie 2019
9 Jan 2020

The People Voted!

posted in: animal paintings, awards, Judy Lavoie, pet portraits, scratchboard, Scratchbord® | 2

I just learned that my painting “Heart To Heart” won another very special award in the 2019 Oak Ridge Open Show (which ended in November)… the “Open Show Viewer’s Choice Award.” This award is tabulated at the end of the show, by the votes from those who viewed the show during its display for over two months. This black Scratchbord® was one of my two paintings in the show and won an award from the judge – “Sorghum Maker” was … Read More

The Real Santa
16 Dec 2019

Greetings From The Real Santa & Me!

posted in: aquabord, Judy Lavoie, limited palette, New Artwork, QoR watercolors, scratchboard, Tips and Techniques | 0

My recent focus on painting portraits has proven successful in eliminating most of my apprehensions, so I’m off and running. One thing I’ve learned is how much fun I have painting white-bearded males! Capturing white hairs is a challenge when painting in traditional techniques of watercolor on paper, where the white of unpainted paper is preserved vs. using any white paint – but a good challenge can help develop artistic skills. Recently I decided it was time to do a … Read More

"Mouse Trap," scratchboard © Judy Lavoie 2019
9 Dec 2019

Beware of the Cat!

posted in: animal paintings, Judy Lavoie, New Artwork, Scratchbord® | 1

The intense eyes of a money-cat which I photographed at our local animal shelter inspired this new scratchboard, just for fun. Our two outdoor cats have a wooden ‘cat house’ on our porch with a lid which opens like a toy box. Rick made an opening in a mouse-hole shape at one end so the cats fit into the box but our dogs do not… and hopefully no raccoons or skunks can enter as well! So for this painting, I … Read More

"When She Was Three," acrylic painting © Judy Lavoie
5 Nov 2019

My First Acrylic Kudos

posted in: acrylic, AcrylicWorks 7, awards, characters, news | 1

One of my most popular paintings, “When She Was Three,” has been selected as one of 105 winners out of 900 entries to AcrylicWorks 7: Color and Light. This is my first entry into an acrylic fine art competition, so the recognition is a new milestone in my fine art pursuits. AcrylicWorks 7 will be printed as a 100+ page special publication by the editors of the Artists Magazine. Each selected painting, chosen for strongly capturing the theme of “color … Read More

"Heart To Heart," scratchboard © Judy Lavoie 2019
21 Oct 2019

People Say The Nicest Things!

posted in: art show, awards, Judy Lavoie, portraits, scratchboard, Scratchbord®, watercolor | 3

Two of my paintings are currently featured in the Oak Ridge (TN) OPEN SHOW 2019, and I am delighted to also receive my first award for a black scratchboard. Juror Victoria Boone gave critiques to every entry, and here are her comments about my art:  Heart To Heart “Magnificent detail in cat and dog – especially in the eyes with reflections. This makes this an extremely poignant pet portrait. Just amazing…” She awarded this painting Honorable Mention. Sorghum Maker “Beautiful … Read More

2020 Art Calendar
7 Oct 2019

It’s Calendar Time Again

posted in: calendar, Judy Lavoie, news | 1

My 2020 calendars are printed, with the cover and each month illustrated with a new painting I’ve created within the last year. I’ve been quite prolific and actually could have filled more months. Included are a variety of subjects, including some of my perennial favorites like flowers (wild and cultivated), animals (wild, farm and pets), and a still life with lace. I’ve also featured several of my recent ventures in human portraits. There’s even a fellow everyone should recognize. The … Read More

"Purple Cow" framed
20 Sep 2019

I’ve Been Framed

posted in: frames, Judy Lavoie | 1

Selecting the best frame for a painting can be challenging, and it’s often helpful to have a professional framer to assist. The watercolor competitions I often enter require very plain frames with white or neutral mats around the artwork, so that makes for simple choices. There’s method to this madness… once the exhibit is hung, the entire display has a uniformity and each painting stands out without attention to the framing. However, when I’m framing my non-competition artwork, I have … Read More

"Sleeping Ginger" ink on Claybord™ © Judy Lavoie
20 Sep 2019

Everything you want to know about Scratchboarding

posted in: Judy Lavoie, Scratchboard 101 | 0

Come join my Scratchboard 101 Class, a 3-hour lecture on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 1-4pm. It will be held at the Chota Recreation Center in Tellico Village, 145 Awohili Dr, Loudon, TN 37774. This is a lecture-based “how-to” beginner class to introduce scratchboards as a unique and exciting surface for artwork. Participants will go home with the knowledge and tools to start scratchboarding right away! My presentation will focus on white “Aquabord™” and black “Scratchbord™.” Included will be examples … Read More

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