Daybreak II

In the middle of winter thinking back to memorable times last summer.

Playing with complementary colors, blue and orange. And looking for a feeling of dance in the clouds with the bird adding to the movement.

15 x 30 acrylic on canvas

Winter Solstice

I tune the hearth song of my soul

loving words upon my lips,

light-giving songs upon my heart,

life-bringing praises upon my eyes,

The music of comfort resound in the

souls of all beings,

preserving them in peace

as the sun and new moon renew themselves

this night.

Winter Solstice is a celebration of the darkest time of the year, when the moon reigns with it’s promise of renewal.  A time for rest, reflection and refreshing, a time to make resolutions for the coming year.  Each falling leaf continues an ancient poem wafting though the cool winter air to drift into our minds and help us make thoughtful choices and aid us in our life decisions.

 The poems used come from a Celtic devotional and the Carmina Gadelica.

Waves I

On Whidbey’s Open Studio Tour I visited an artist who painted the most exquisite waves on silk using an ancient Japanese method.  I wanted to create my own moving waves.  The large waves evolved they became the perfect background for a solitary giant of the ocean and I carefully placed the Orca Whale.

 The Orca whales often traverse the Saratoga Passage on the west side of Whidbey Island, Wa.

Featured Artist

During the month of August, 2010 Judith was the featured artist for Artworks Gallery. She  exhibited her illustrations for "The Legend of the Raven". A book release party and signing were held on First Friday. The book continues to be for sale at the gallery located in Greenbank Farms on Whidbey Island.

Asiatic Lily

A companion to Oriental Lily is: "Asiatic Lily". Acrylic 11 x 14 painting on canvas in gold frame.

Oriental Lily

I think the bulb for this unusual lily came from the 2009 Northwest Garden show in Seattle. The color was truly a surprise. Acrylic on board 11 x 14 painting of this bi-colored lily in gold frame.