"Looking Westward" by Charles Ewing
20 May 2019

Scratchboard 101

posted in: Ampersand Art, aquabord, Claybord®, scratchboard, Scratchboard 101, Scratchbord®, Tips and Techniques | 0

Here are valuable reference sources and hot links to help those of you who attend Scratchboard 101 presented by Judy Lavoie… and to help anyone else looking for great scratchboarding information! https://wfi.xfi.mybluehost.me References and Resources: ONLINE: Ampersand Art, Supplier of Aquabord™, Scratchbord™, Claybord™, other art panels, tools, inks, and great source of information: ampersandart.com Ampersand blog post about Aquabord™ Aquabord 101 Ampersand supplier for the UK, with a good blog post on scratchboards and other panels: Extraordinary Surfaces for Your … Read More
3 May 2019

Come to the Show

posted in: Art Guild, art show, Judy Lavoie, news | 0

Howard Eppinger “Screech Owl” wood carving  The 21st annual SPRING ART SHOW of the Art Guild of Tellico Village takes place next weekend, so mark your calendar. A large hall at the Tellico Village Community Church will be transformed into a huge art celebration from May 10-12, 2019. Last year was my first time in this show, and I was extremely proud to be among the impressive creativity, enormous range of media, and high quality of the artwork. With the … Read More
29 Apr 2019

Splish Splash!

posted in: Judy Lavoie, news, Splash 21, watercolor | 2

I’m celebrating a new milestone with my fine art today. I’ve just learned that one of my paintings has been accepted into Splash 21! What is that, you wonder? Outside the world of watercolor, the “Splash Best of Watercolor” book series is probably not well known. But as a watercolor artist, being included in this publication is a major recognition. The Splash series are coffee-table books with stunning reproductions of watercolor paintings. In the words of publisher North Light, which … Read More
11 Apr 2019

Come to my show!

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  The Opening Reception for my Solo Art Show is Sunday, April 14, 2019, from 1-4pm at Rarity Bay in Vonore Tennessee. “Through Her Eyes” is the largest showing of my artwork ever, in an absolutely magnificent setting! The show includes nearly four dozen framed pieces of my artwork, from small to large, and covering subjects from animals to flowers to rural scenes and more. Watercolors, acrylics, scratchboard art, giclee prints and open edition prints are displayed, most for sale. … Read More
31 Mar 2019

My Pink Lady

posted in: aquabord, New Artwork, scratchboard, Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, watercolor, Wildflowers | 0

My reference photo I finished this newest scratchboard painting a few weeks ago but I’ve been too busy to blog about it until now. This wild Lady’s Slipper blossom, which I photographed in my forest late last April, was my chosen subject as a deadline neared; I had to deliver 8 original paintings for a solo show of my work as 2019 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Artist of the Year. Generally, I don’t cram at the last minute, but I thought … Read More
13 Mar 2019

It’s Spring Wildflower Time

posted in: art show, Artist of the Year, awards, Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, Wildflowers | 0

Just as I am seeing my early wildflowers pop out of the forest floor, my bio as “Artist of the Year” has been posted on the 2019 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage website. I am honored to receive such recognition. T-shirts, coffee mugs and decals with my watercolor painting “Bloodroot” in a bold design are now being sold online in conjunction with the 2019 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shirts available in regular adult style or ladies’ … Read More
18 Feb 2019

The Blessings of Mother Nature

posted in: acrylic, floral, giclee print, Golden Paint, Judy Lavoie, New Artwork, Wildflowers | 1

My love of spring wildflowers may be genetic. When my maternal grandmother was a high school senior in 1912 she wrote “We hail the approach of spring… our pulses are stirring as the odor of the arbutus and the violet is wafted on the gentle breeze….” I hope my new acrylic painting “Showy Orchis” celebrates the glory of spring visually as elegantly as young Emma Fox did verbally. My usual step-by-step progress is shown below, but I will divert for … Read More
30 Jan 2019

Happy Harley

posted in: animal paintings, aquabord, Judy Lavoie, limited palette, pet portraits, scratchboard, Tips and Techniques, watercolor | 0

An art idea hit me like a bullet one day – how about an alpaca painting? I love painting animals, alpacas are adorable, people love alpacas… I should have thought of this long ago! A friend had told me about her pet alpacas a while back, so I contacted her and asked if I could visit for photos. Right away, Beth invited me to come by, and we chose a lovely sunny afternoon. Three alpacas were in the fenced area: … Read More
24 Jan 2019

Artist of the Year – ME!

posted in: awards, event, exhibitions, Wildflowers | 0

I thought 2018 was “my year” as an artist, but this year just started out with a bang…. I have been selected as the 2019 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Artist of the Year! The designation was made by the renowned Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in conjunction with the 69th annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This recognition combines two of my greatest passions – painting and spring wildflowers – making it … Read More

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