28 Mar 2014

Elles Tobacco Planter

posted in: New Artwork, Tips and Techniques, watercolor | 0

Some of my reference photos Painting “Elles Tobacco Planter” has been on my mind for a long time. I have taken oodles of reference photos of this quirky piece of farm equipment, from various angles, in different seasons, close up and distant. The planter sits on the edge of the drive into the farm of my friends Carolyn and Mitch. This is an old 2-man tobacco planter which Mitch used long ago. (Read below how it is used). There are … Read More
28 Feb 2014

Grandpa’s Fiddle Break

posted in: limited palette, New Artwork, watercolor | 0

I’m a bit of a nostalgia buff, with antiques around the house, framed old family photos, and a collection of handmade laces. So this newest painting began with my desire to create and preserve a moment in time, from days past. The central character of my story is missing – the imaginary “grandfather.” I wanted the scene to suggest that he just got up from his favorite chair, nestled by the cozy old quilt, and is taking a break from … Read More
21 Jan 2014

Barnyard Bouquet

posted in: acrylic, New Artwork, still life, Wildflowers | 0

Many fine art masters have done still life paintings, and the genre typically includes arrangements of fruit, flowers, vases or bowls, and draped fabric. I consider my newest painting to be a “still life,” although the elements I have arranged don’t quite fit the mold. Rather, they reflect my life in a lovely rural area, where winding country backroads are lined with wildflowers, and pastures are fenced with old cedar posts and barbed wire. I’m never at a loss for … Read More
7 Nov 2013

A Special Painting for a Special Person

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I had mixed emotions when I was asked to paint this #commission. The subject: a funeral procession, intended as a gift for the widow. ‘Doesn’t seem too cheerful, does it? I was able to turn my thinking around, however, because I knew all the parties involved. In late summer of 2012, Tom Fritz died after a long long battle with cancer and related complications. We had the pleasure of meeting Tom about a year earlier, and enjoyed an evening with … Read More
1 Mar 2013

Art & Vision

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“Art is not what you can see, but what you can make others see.” – Edgar Degas (1834-1917) It’s interesting that such a statement was made by an artist who suffered from vision problems. Since I learned a few days ago that I have a cataract in my left eye, I decided to explore how vision affects art. I don’t have an explanation, but I had a cataract develop in my right eye at age 43, which really threw me … Read More
4 Feb 2013

Changing Your Point of View

posted in: acrylic, dog portrait, landscape, New Artwork, perspective, point of view, scratchboard | 0

“Sleeping Ginger,” painted in black ink on scratchboard The point of view you choose for a painting can make a big difference. For example, I always try to depict portraits of dogs with my eye level pretty much at the dog’s eye level. “Sleeping Ginger” really illustrates this – if I was standing above Ginger, looking down at her on the floor, the intimacy would have been lost. In painting an outdoor scene, the point of view is critical, certainly … Read More
11 Jan 2013

New Release Giclee and More!

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By popular demand, I have created a limited edition giclee print of “Jerry Van, Music Man.” The image area is 8″x10″, surrounded by a white border to aid in framing. The textured paper I’ve used for the print is very similar to the watercolor paper I use and the color is beautifully true to the original watercolor. In fact, it looks like an original painting! These museum quality prints are sized to fit standard precut mats and ready made frames, … Read More
2 Jan 2013

An Open House

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Now that the holidays are over and schedules are returning back to normal, mark your calendar for my Art Open House. WHO:  Judy LavoieWHAT:  Meet and Greet Art Open HouseWHEN:  Sunday, January 13th, 2013, from 2-4 pmWHERE:  Tellico Art Center, 113 Scott Street, Tellico Plains TN  37385WHY:  For a relaxing social afternoon of viewing my originals, prints, and more. I hope to see you there, and invite your friends and family too!
26 Dec 2012

Another Christmas Surprise

posted in: landscape, New Artwork | 0

Now that Jim has received the surprise painting from his wife Pam, I can share my latest artwork. This house portrait was a fun commission, since I’ve visited there many times, and the home symbolizes the warmth and kindness of my good friends. I photographed the work in progress, to share my basic steps in painting a landscape on canvas. See if you can determine how Step 6 differs from the finished painting, shown above (I reveal the answer at … Read More
5 Dec 2012

Day at the Museum

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I can finally say that my artwork has hung in a museum! Last week I got to visit the Tennessee Watercolor Society Traveling Show, at its last stop in The Knoxville (TN) Museum of Art. The exhibit of 30 juried paintings was quite nice, and I am proud to be included. The show continues there until January 6, 2013. Once I get my painting Jerry Van, Music Man back, I will have it on display at a special reception at … Read More

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