BRR-R-R-R original watercolor on Aquabord © Judy Lavoie 2021
12 Oct 2021

Creating Winter With Watercolor

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This small watercolor painting was inspired by a photo taken by my friend Debra of her husband Mike, all bundled up for a walk in a snowstorm. I was drawn by the overall monotone blue-grey coloring, contrasted by his skin tones. I decided to crop the image tightly to a square format, putting my main subject smack in the center – not the best composition by the ‘rules’ of painting, but I thought it appropriate in this instance. As I … Read More

Customs House Museum Exterior
1 Oct 2021

Why Me?

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Some people have asked how I was chosen for a Solo Show in a fabulous venue like the Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee (starts Oct. 5th). The story begins several years ago…. I was first introduced to the Customs House Museum when my painting “In the Spotlight” was an award winner in the juried 2016 Biennial Exhibition of the Tennessee Watercolor Society (TnWS). This artwork was also one of 30 selected for the Exhibit’s Traveling Show and the final … Read More

"Baby Boomer" watercolor on Aquabord © Judy Lavoie 2021
22 Sep 2021

A Baby Boomer, Like Me!

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“Baby Boomer” is my newest painting, finished and framed just in time to include it with my 17 other original paintings on their way to my Solo Exhibition in Clarksville TN, which opens on October 5th, 2021. Time is eating away at this old vehicle and I was inspired to feature it in a painting since I first spotted it parked behind a commercial building near where I live in SE Tennessee. I knew that the fabulous colors and textures … Read More

The Customs House Museum in Clarksville TN
13 Sep 2021

Flying High!

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I am being honored with a SOLO MUSUEM EXHIBITION from October 5, 2021 to January 2, 2022, at the magnificent Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee. This is a major milestone in my work as a fine artist. “Interactions – Paintings by Judy Lavoie” displays over a dozen original artworks including the premiere of several new paintings. I’ve included watercolors, acrylics and scratchboards, a variety of subjects and sizes, and all paintings are for sale. I chose the title “Interactions” … Read More

"Silly Selfie" original Scratchbord with watercolors © Judy Lavoie 2021
14 Jul 2021

Getting Silly

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I’ve created a short video, called “Scratchboard Start to Finish,” to demonstrate my step-by-step progress in creating this 6” x 6” painting “Silly Selfie.” See my initial inspiration, reference photos, tools I used for scratching, tips and techniques, the addition of watercolor and the finishing details. You might recognize this selfie from a photo transfer I demonstrated in my Claybord 101 workshop and video. Recently I was trying to think of something unique and challenging for a new Scratchbord™ painting, … Read More

Invitation to Athens Exhibit
5 Jul 2021

Now Showing

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Set a date to see a fabulous show of watermedia paintings here in East Tennessee. Twenty-five artists who are members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society have over 100 original paintings displayed in the galleries of The Art Center in Athens, Tennessee. This regional show celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Society and showcases some of the state’s top watercolor artists. Feast your eyes on a variety of styles, subjects, and techniques. Artists were invited to submit their works in any … Read More

Article about Judy's art in Summer 2021 Monroe Life magazine
2 Jul 2021

Hot Off the Press

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The Summer 2021 issue of Monroe Life magazine has honored me with an article highlighting my recent art accomplishments. My acceptance in several competitions are highlighted, including the 2021 Tennessee Watercolor Society Online Exhibition, the 2021 Online Exhibition of the International Scratchboard Society, “Arts In The Airport” at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville TN, the Tellico Village Art Guild Spring Show, and the Exhibition of Eastern Tennessee members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society at The Art Center in Athens, opening … Read More

"Distress," watercolor © Judy Lavoie 2020
28 May 2021

“…A very, very powerful piece.”

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It’s showtime for me, and several of my watercolors and scratchboard paintings are currently in the spotlight. “This is a very very powerful piece,” are the words used to describe my painting “Distress,” one of 7 award winners among 50 paintings chosen for Tennessee Watercolor Society’s 2021 Online Juried Exhibition. Juror Cathy Hillegas said my painting “…conveys emotion while still being somewhat open to interpretation.” Nearly 200 entries by the state’s best watercolor artists competed to be in this Exhibit. I created … Read More

YouTube banner for Judy Lavoie Art channel
17 May 2021

My YouTube Premiere

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I’ve just launched a new YouTube channel, which will feature my videos of tips and techniques with watercolor, acrylics, and scratchboarding. I need your help… please subscribe! When my channel gets over 100 subscribers, I’ll be able to name it Judy Lavoie Art and also get that name in the URL. Visit my YouTube channel Click on the red “Subscribe” button. It’s that easy. Thanks for your help! Enjoy my “Claybord 101” video and watch my video page for more … Read More

Claybord 101 Graphic
1 May 2021

Claybord™ 101 Resources

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This post contains comprehensive information to expand upon my presentation “Claybord™ 101 – The Ultimate Art Surface.” Below you will find “9 Lives” – 9 portraits of my cat Jethro in 9 different media, all on 3.5″ square Claybord Art Tiles. Scroll below to discover numerous valuable links to helpful tips on using Claybord, great articles, how-to videos (including my video of the presentation), and to the work of many fine artists using Claybord. I hope you are inspired use … Read More

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