Award Certificate for Hillbilly
8 Nov 2023

Fame & Fortune

posted in: Judy Lavoie | 0

Fame and fortune on a small scale anyway! My new scratchboard “Hillbilly” was juried into the 2023 International Society of Scratchboard Artists 12th Annual Exhibition, among the works of just 41 scratchboard artists from around the world. This is a very prestigeous show with extraordinary artwork (see the Exhibition Catalog online) so I am very honored to be included again this year. But wait, there’s more… Hillbilly received an award as well. It is called the “4:02 Award” in memory … Read More

sad emoji
11 Oct 2023

No Calendars

posted in: calendar, Judy Lavoie | 0

After serious consideration, I have decided not to create an art calendar for 2024. Time, costs and publishing obstacles are the main reasons: Creating the art, producing the calendar layout and completing many related steps require lots of my time; lately my ‘art time’ has been committed to a variety of activities, like teaching scratchboard classes, doing art presentations, entering competitions, volunteering at exhibitions, and prepping for a 3-month solo show. And I still need to sneak in time to … Read More

"Breeding Plumage" original scratchboard with inks © Judy Lavoie
2 Oct 2023

My Grand Slam

posted in: Judy Lavoie | 0

I’ve been juried into the annual Oak Ridge (TN) Art Center OPEN SHOW for the past five years, with 2 paintings accepted one year. But this is the first time I have scored four successes! Here’s how it has played out this year: My scratchboard “Breeding Plumage” was chosen by the juror Stephen Wicks, curator of the Knoxville Museum of Art, from 442 entries. His critique: “Exceptional attention to detail. Overall composition well served by use of color.” The juror … Read More

First Friday Art Walk in Knoxville
28 Sep 2023

‘Ever Been to an Art Walk?

posted in: awards, exhibitions, Judy Lavoie, scratchboard, watercolor | 0

Knoxville Tennessee hosts a First Friday ArtWalk every month. In October two of my paintings will be featured in a gallery opening! The Emporium Center presents “As We Interpret Our World,” a special juried exhibition of artists from the 200+ members of the Art Guild of Tellico Village. My scratchboard “I Love A Challenge” and my watercolor “Blackberry Blossom” were selected to appear among 48 works of mixed media chosen for this show. But wait, there’s more… “I Love A … Read More

A fun project using Claybord™ Art Tiles for jewelry
20 Sep 2023

Just For Fun

posted in: Claybord™ Art Tiles, Judy Lavoie, watercolor | 0

Since I was a child I have loved all sorts of arts and crafts projects. When I was in art school I was actually much more drawn to 3-dimensional arts, like weaving, pottery, jewelry, and sculpture. My big switch to painting came when I was teaching public school art in grades 7-12. I knew that, if I wanted to do a good job teaching drawing and painting, I needed to brush up on my own skills! I started painting in … Read More

"Hillbilly" original scratchboard © Judy Lavoie 2023
29 Aug 2023

My International Hillbilly

posted in: exhibitions, International Society of Scratchboard Artists, Judy Lavoie, scratchboard | 0

One of my newest scratchboards has been accepted into the 2023 Exhibition of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists. Members from all over the world will be featured at this 12th annual International Exhibition at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson Arizona from October 14 – December 10, 2023. The scratchboard art in this show would take your breath away, it is so amazing. I am proud to have my “Hillbilly” among such great company. A fabulous goat photo … Read More

"Sunny Bee" original scratchboard © Judy Lavoie 2023
5 Jun 2023

Saluting Honey Bees

posted in: Judy Lavoie, scratchboard, Scratchbord® | 0

I often get a row of beautiful sunflowers blooming on the ground below our porch, from seeds dropped by birds at our feeders. Sunflowers follow the sun, and I captured this backlit photo early one morning. There were still dew drops on some petals, The early morning sunlight highlighted the yellow petals beautifully, especially in my backlit view. The image had lots of elements I like to capture in my art. I’ve painted sunflowers in watercolor and acrylics, but this … Read More

"Baby Boomer" original watercolor on Aquabord © Judy Lavoie 2021
25 Apr 2023

I’m Doing A Happy Dance!

posted in: aquabord, awards, Judy Lavoie, scratchboard, Tennessee Watercolor Society, watercolor | 0

I’ve just learned that my watercolor painting on Aquabord™ “Baby Boomer” has been awarded the 2nd Place “Award of Excellence” in the Tennessee Watercolor Society’s 2023 Online Exhibition. In chosing the show and award winners, Juror Mary Ann Beckwith said “It is a wonderful collection of paintings executed with creativity and skill exemplifying the many competent watercolorists of the TnWS. I selected paintings with strong content, design, and beauty, drawing my attention and keeping it. It was difficult to pare … Read More

Student Projects from Judy Lavoie's Scratchboard Fine Tuned class
6 Apr 2023

What’s Old is New

posted in: Ampersand Artist Ambassador, Judy Lavoie, scratchboard, Scratchbord® | 0

I’ve been sparse on blog posts lately, while busy with other art projects. After more than 40 years, I’ve returned to teaching! In the late 1970s I was a public school art teacher, covering grades K-12 during those years. When we moved to a community which didn’t need an art teacher, I learned new art skills on-the-job as a graphic artist. Now I’m teaching again… this time it’s scratchboarding! Scratchboarding is an uncommon art form and frequently generates great curiosity … Read More

"This Magic Moment" scratchboard © Judy Lavoie 2023
22 Feb 2023

This Magic Moment

posted in: Judy Lavoie, scratchboard, Scratchbord® | 0

It was love at first sight when I saw my friend Tammy Kokjohn’s fabulous photo of a mother duck and her ducklings. One little babe had was cozied up to mom’s neck, looking like he was serenading her. I knew it would make a lovely painting and immediately added it to my list of future scratchboards. I’ve been on a roll with scratchboards of birds, and this subject lends itself well to the texture and detail possible with scratchboarding. I … Read More

1 2 3 4 5 … 24