4 Jan 2017

January: Start the Year Off Fine

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“Let It Snow” © Judy Lavoie “December Snow” © Judy Lavoie Based on the popularity of my new 2017 Calendar (still a few available @ $15), I am beginning a monthly Artwork Feature. The calendar features one of my paintings for each month, and, similarly, my blog posts will focus on one of my painting themes each month. This month it’s “snow!” Paintings of snowy landscapes are one of my favorite subjects. We don’t get a lot of snow where … Read More
22 Dec 2016

The “Big Time”

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Yes, it’s the Big Time for me. My award-winning painting, “In The Spotlight,” is currently on exhibit in Clarksville, Tennessee, which is northwest of Nashville on the Kentucky border. But wait, there’s more…. The hosting venue, the Customs House Museum, chose my painting to feature on the show banner which is hanging on the exterior of the historic building! I am surprised and honored. My friend Mike, the subject in my painting and a native of Nashville, visited the exhibit … Read More
1 Dec 2016

Art Sale – 25% Off!

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Need a special gift for Christmas or an upcoming event? Want to treat yourself to some fine art? Here’s your chance… at a great savings! From now through Dec. 31, 2016, any purchase of my artwork from the Tellico Art Center which totals $100 or more will automatically receive 25% OFF. Choose from original paintings in watercolor and acrylic, limited edition signed prints, open edition prints, notecards, mugs, mousepads and more. See my new 2017 calendar, with one of my … Read More
6 Oct 2016

Tyson

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“Tyson” My paintings cover a wide variety of subjects, but if I had to restrict myself to one, I’d pick dog portraits. Every furry face has its distinct characteristics and I love to hone in on each one’s uniqueness.  I also know how much pleasure I get from seeing my doggies’ faces in the portraits I’ve done, particularly those who have passed away, and it pleases me to be able to do this for others. Maggie Mae The eyes are … Read More
25 Jul 2016

You Can Own It Too!

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“Barnyard Bouquet” is one of my paintings which several people have told me they would like to purchase. Too late now… the original was bought by my sweet friend Ginny and hangs in her flower-filled sunroom. By popular demand, I’ve just produced a limited edition of signed and numbered giclee prints, so it can hang on your wall too!The new prints are on canvas, just as I painted the original, and they are museum quality. The reproduction quality is so … Read More
13 Jul 2016

See the Show Winners

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The 2016 Tennessee Watercolor Society Exhibition winners are now posted on the organization’s website, so if you didn’t see the show in Knoxville you can have a look here. Click on any of the images for a larger view. I am proud to be included with my painting “In The Spotlight,” which you can read about in my previous blog posts. Judy and “In The Spotlight” at the Knoxville showing My painting was also chosen as one of 30 in … Read More
24 May 2016

Hoorah – I Won!

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I am delighted and proud to announce that my watercolor “In The Spotlight” has received a top award at the opening of the 35th Biennial Juried Exhibition of the Tennessee Watercolor Society! My painting received the “Beauty of Watermedia” cash award, which is funded by donations made by the Society’s members over the past 2 years… $1150 in cash – whoopee! My award was the third place; the two lovely paintings chosen for 1st and 2nd received $1200 purchase prizes, … Read More
15 Mar 2016

My Painting is Accepted!

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I am happy to share the news that my new painting “In The Spotlight” has been accepted into the Tennessee Watercolor Society’s 35th Exhibition! The show juror is noted watercolor artist John Salminen, and he has chosen 55 paintings from artists all around Tennessee for this prestigeous show. As a statewide organization, the Society moves the Exhibition to a different location every two years, and this year it takes place in Knoxville. It will be hung at The Emporium, 100 … Read More
4 Feb 2016

Volunteers

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Reference photos from my extensive files After the challenge of “In The Spotlight,” my second recent watercolor painting took me back into my comfort zone:  an old truck, a farm building, animals, and barbed wire. My goal was to incorporate and connect some diverse elements, hoping I could create a path for the eye to follow through my painting. My inspiration for this painting began with the old fire truck, retired from service from the nearby mountain community of Coker … Read More
29 Jan 2016

In The Spotlight

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“Third time’s a charm” was a proverb I hoped would prove true as I decided to capture this scene in watercolor after two previous unsatisfactory attempts. I had taken photos about 4 years ago on an October evening in the mountains with my friends Debra and Mike. When Mike took a seat under the floodlight and started playing his guitar, I snapped a few shots with the intention of giving them to him. Later, when I reviewed the photos, I … Read More

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