Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Judy Alexander the eye sees, the heart interprets ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hunting In the Snow](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/hunting-in-the-snow) - I have just finished this commission. It is an acrylic painting on cradle board which required multiple layers which were needed to show perspective [ - [The Good Ship Verda](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-good-ship-verda) - The good Ship Verda is the place I am exhibiting in for the three weekends in June 2026 at the AOH in Shoreham by Sea. The ship is unique to say the least with its base coming from an old ferry boat, the sides were a bus cut in two and a wing off an - [AOH at REGENCY ROOM at YMCA building](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/aoh-at-regency-room-at-ymca-building) - this oil painting was displayed at this opening event of the new ball room at the Brighton YMCA during the May Brighton AOH - [Tuscan Trails](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tuscan-trails) - This collages textile was recently enhanced with multiple mediums. I have submitted it to the Royal Academy summer show again. It is something I do yearly and other then bing short listed, I have never made it to the exhibition. Oh well, it is on my bucket list and I persevere. - [All Sorts of Flowers](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/all-sorts-of-flowers) - [New Hanging at Patcham Arts](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/new-hanging-at-patcham-arts) - Patcham Arts has had a a fresh new hanging at the #patchamcommunitycenter. Our six members enjoy the display and sale of our paintings which can be viewed on the top floor of the centre. They can be viewed by all the groups using this busy space. I chose an autumnal display of these mixed media - [A Delightful week at the Fishing Quarter Gallery](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-delightful-week-at-the-fishing-quarter-gallery) - This past week exhibiting with #patchamarts at the #fishingquartergallery on the Brighton waterfront has been so much fun. The footfall has been steady and strong. We have had groups of graduates dressed in very unusual garbs going by with their mortar boards on including one grad student with a wedding dress on! The attendance at - [PATCHAM ARTS AT FISHING QUARTER GALLERY](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/patcham-arts-at-fishing-quarter-gallery) - Patcham Arts are having an exhibition of their art in #brightonandhove.It is on July 29 - Aug 3rd at the #brightonfishinggallery. We are right on the beach area so come and visit us!! - [The Power of wind](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-power-of-wind) - This view of the old Brighton pier with the wind farm in the background speaks to the power of the wind in our ever changing environment. The painting will be for sale at the #adurartcollective AOH in June on the good ship Verda as part of the Art Trail. - [Rejuvenating an older Piece of Art!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/rejuvenating-an-older-art-piece) - I brought out an older encaustic painting that had only been exhibited once. I always thought that it had a good feeling about it so decided to enter it in the South Delta Artist guild West Coast exhibition in their fabulous longhouse Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen BC. To refresh With encaustic, as it is made - [Rehanging with Patcham Arts](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/rehanging-with-patcham-arts) - Patcham Arts is a small group I belong to. We exhibit at the #patchamcommunitycenter on an ongoing basis. The center is a busy one with many activities booked during the day and evenings. Our art is on the top floor rooms for all to see. The artists can be contacted directly for purchase of any - [BORN TO ROCK!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/born-to-rock) - These two ladies have loved the challenge of making aging an adventure. They have jumped into many activities such as rock climbing and water boarding that they never dreamed would be possible. To the delight of many they have decided to rock with the best along with their best buddy Blossom. - [Giants of the Forrest](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/giants-of-the-forrest) - The ancient woodlands are a treasure to experience. These giants stand tall among the colorful bush surrounding them. The colorful small trees and bushes have grown up where older giants have been taken down in the past. I have seen this on Vancouver Island in Canada, in the redwood forest in California and in parts - [Field of Poppies](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/field-of-poppies-2) - this mixed media painting is painted on canvas with various mixed mediums collaged on. I loved adding the glitter to these flowers as viewing them waving their heads in the fields reminded me of them sparkling in the sun. It will go to Jolliffees in the north lanes Brighton next week on display and for - [Easy Riders](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/easy-riders-2) - the Lively Ladies have decided to take up motorcycle riding and go traveling along with their trusty doggie, Blossum - [Field of Poppies](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/field-of-poppies) - the Field of Poppies was painted on canvas with mixed media. The basis was acryic on canvas as well as strong tissue paper which was collaged on. Various glitter mediums were added. It will be exhibited at Jolliffees in the north Lanes Brighton. - [Autumn paintings](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/autumn-paintings) - Today #patchamartclub hung their autumn winter series at #patchamcommunitycenter top floor gallery. I love these two large paintings with a variety of autumn colours ‘Golden Glow and animals hiding in the forests titled ‘Hidden’ If you are not lucky enough to take part in the many programs the #patchamcommunitycenter offers, they are open to the - [Happy Halloween to the 100’s of gremlins coming soon](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/happy-halloween-to-the-100s-of-gremlins-coming-soon) - [Halloween Capers](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/halloween-capers) - [Halloween capers by #livelyladies](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/halloween-capers-by-livelyladies) - [Happy Chick](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/happy-chick) - Happy Chick was the first of my chicken painting series. She was inspired by a Christmas garden statue who seemed so cute that it had to be used. She was sold at my solo exhibition in March as a surprise Mother’s Day gift to my niece Denise from her family. I am so pleased that - [MAMA Chick](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/mama-chick) - Mama Chick is a mixed media piece on Canvas. Various mediums were used, including lots of sparkle. The original is still available as our cards. - [On Parade](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/on-parade-2) - The rather haughty mother is leading her new family who are far to inquisitive to be obedient This was a mixed media painting on canvas and was one of the first ones sold at my solo exhibition. Have no fear as she has some interesting relatives that are still available and limited edition giclee prints - [Party Chick](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/party-chick-2) - This mixed media art including collage and various mediums have helped to have this party chick celebrate life with the wine - [The Road Goes Ever On an On - JRR Tolkien](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-road-goes-ever-on-an-on-jrr-tolkien) - The ladies and blossum have a close friend who passed away. They decided to walk to the resting place with flowers in remembrance. . - [Brighton Vinel records](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/brighton-vinel-records) - The ladies have discovered vinel records and have gone crazy in a record shop hunting for treasures. Blossum is helping them with gusto. - [Happy Holidays](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/happy-holidays) - The Lively Ladies have booked a holiday at last. They make sure to packs lots of everything including fancy things for Blossum. After all, dining, dancing, bathing, trying body surfing and flying around being pulled by those speed boats takes lots of outfits! We hope they remember to sign up for instruction with some these! - [Well Served](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/well-served) - With with the tennis season coming up, the lively ladies hope to hone their very questionable skills and sneak into Wimbledon! Blossum, their trusty dog dreams of becoming a ball dog… - [Expert Gardners](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/expert-gardners) - The lively ladies decide to set up a gardening company but seem to get distracted with eating some of their produce - [Ancient Spirits III](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/ancient-spirits-iii) - Today I had the great pleasure of spending the afternoon with a long time friend Irene Laidley. She and another friend, Irm Mathes joined me at the White Rock Library to view the last few days of my solo exhibition. It was wonderful to spend time with them later at my home over lunch. Irene - [White Rock Solo Exhibition](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/white-rock-solo-exhibition) - On March 2nd I enjoyed a gathering for my solo show at the White Rock library. There were several dozen people that showed up for the celebration of this which was wonderful. There were four paintings that sold in that afternoon which included On Parade, which was the very cute chicken picture with its little - [Wind Blown](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/wind-blown) - I am busy preparing for my solo exhibition at the White Rock library starting on Saturday, march 2nd. I didn’t realize how much work there is in putting this together. It will run for the month of march with an opening get together on march 2nd at 130-4 at the library. The public are welcome - [Windswept!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/windswept) - This mixed media painting will be hang at my solo exhibition march 1-30 in the library in White Rock along with many more textile and mixed media pieces. There is an open house at the library on the 2nd from 130-430 which I will host. It has been painted, stitched and collage added. Come and - [Patcham Arts](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/patcham-arts) - As a member of Patcham Arts, I have displays at the #patchamcommunitycenter This center is a large very busy community treasure. With it's hanging rails and multiple venues, there is constant activity from a host of organizations. Here are my most recent art displays on the top floor. If you visit the Jazz evening held - [Wee Robin](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/wee-robin) - My favorite robin painting has been a favorite to others as the limited edition giclee print on canvas has sold at Jolliffees cafe through #dupontartclub and Jazz night at #patchamcommunitycenter with # #patchamartclub in the. Month of January. I am delighted to see this as I loved this wee vulnerable little chap when I painted - [The Hove Club](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-hove-club) - it is with pleasure that I was accepted by #thehoveclub in Brighton and Hove to exhibit some of my art. After viewing a number of the various lovely art deco rooms in this historic building, I choice the lounge area. With the assistance of Richard from the club, these were hung professionally.. If you have - [Love those Lively Ladies](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/love-those-lively-ladies) - During the Covid lockdown, I turned to my ipad to do my art. I enjoyed the thought of two LADIES of a certain age thourouly enjoying new adventures. Yes they were a little reckless and even their faithful doggy Blossum couldn’t influence some of there more eccentric escapades. I put these Lively Lady adventures on - [Patcham Parish Church Fare](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/patcham-parish-church-fare) - Come see us today at the old Patcham Village and the Parish Church for the Christmas fare. There will be many crafts and art to see along with a lovely selection of goodies to eat and drink. We are open from 1030-330. I have my most recent selection of Christmas cards and art. - [Semi Annual Art Exhibition South Surrey and White Rock](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/semi-annual-art-exhibition-south-surrey-and-white-rock) - I recently joined the South Surrey and White Rock Art Society, It is part of the area where we live in Canada. They have had a waiting list for membership based on rules from the fire department limiting the numbers attending in the gallery/meeting room! It has been three years of waiting but finally - [NEW MEMBERS WELCOME](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/new-members-welcome) - Dupont is back in September for a new year. Try out our new taster session when you attend for the first time. - [Breaking Down Landscape using Cubist Techniques](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/breaking-down-landscape-using-cubist-techniques) - Breaking down Landscape using Cubist Techniques. Cezanne was a four runner with Cubism as well as art deco. He would look at form and construct it in a dimensional way into shapes, simplifying and minimalizing. MARY, Swanzy (1888 to 1978) was an Irish born artist who studied in Europe and worked with many of the - [Gallery 1710 Exhibition](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/gallery-1710-exhibition) - Two of my pictures are in the September exhibition for the SDAG 1710 Gallery in Tsawwassen BC. The opening was sept 1st with the Rookery and Spirit of the Hummingbird exhibited. The Rookery sold on the first day so I am replacing it with my encaustic painting called Heron in Blue , It is 8.25 - [Ghostly night](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/ghostly-night) - I loved painting this small piece originally. It started its life as two people under umbrellas in a rain storm, it has been interpreted as a ghostly night which is available as a giclee print in both BC ($40)and the UK.(£25) There is a print available starting oct 1st at the south delta artists guild - [Through Fresh Eyes Exhibition](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/through-fresh-eyes-exhibition) - The South Delta Artists guild is presenting their next Exhibition ‘Through Fresh Eyes’ for the month of September. Gallery 1710 is located off highway 17A at 1710 56th street in Tsawwassen BC. I have two pieces of art in the exhibition for sale. they include ‘Spirit of the Hummingbird’ and ‘Rookery’ Please let me know - [Lively Ladies Exhibit Themselves!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lively-ladies-exhibit-themselves) - . I ve been part of Patcham Arts Club since its development in 2014. The Patcham community center has supported Patcham Arts all along and we are now exhibiting Art on an ongoing basis at the Patcham Community Center by invitation. The lively ladies are going public public for the first time other than the - [Patcham Arts exhibition](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/patcham-arts-exhibition) - Members of Patcham Arts just finished hanging an ongoing exhibition which will be at the Patcham Community Center in their newly updated building. We have been the signature art club for the community centre since 2014 with the centre, allowing us to hang with the artist open house for five years. They also built us - [Autumn Glow](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/autumn-glow) - Autumn is a lovely time for nature to show off with the most extraordinary layers of colour and texture.i loved adding these layers with collage, paint and textured mediums. Enjoy finding the red dot that I put on all my art. Autumn Glow 16” by 32” mixed media £360 You can see or buy the - [The Road Not Taken](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-road-not-taken) - This mixed media piece gave me an ideal place to write my favourite poem by Robert frost. It is titled the road not taken. It is made with soya and pigment based paint and inks on board. The poem is written into the tree and also excerpts on the sides of the frame. The - [Tuscan Courtyard](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tuscan-courtyard) - As you wander around the lovely quaint villages in Tuscany, images of these courtyards appear like a colourful painting. This one is 10 by 12 inches on acrylic canvas. Tuscan Courtyard Acrylic on deep canvas 10“ by 12” £150 - [The Old Water Mill](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/grist-mill) - This Oil painting was painted for an exhibition called Foundations and Inspirations by the South Delta Artists Guild. I loved the old building and historic feeling of the old mill. The Old Water Mill Oil on deep canvas 11” by 14” (28cm by 30cm) £150.00 - [The Old English Post Box](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/english-village-post-box) - This Oil painting was about these lovely old red post boxes that are rapidly disappearing from rural England. The Old English Post Box oil on deep canvas 9” by 12” (22cm by 30) £150 - [Doorway In Malta](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/doorway-in-malta) - Doorway in Malta was painted in oil on canvas. I enjoyed capturing the lovely feel of an actual living space with all of its terracotta pots. Doorway in Malta oil on deep Canvas 11” by 14” (25cm by 35cm) £150 - [Poppies](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/poppies) - Poppies are a favorite flower in the spring and summer growing along the roads and in fields. They are a vibrant and tenacious flower, never giving up and growing where there is soil and sun. Poppies Acrylic on deep Canvas 8” by 20”(20cm by 50cm) £200 - [Dawn Chorus](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/dawn-chorus) - This 12 by 16" oil painting started out with just a colourful sunrise. Hearing the dawn chorus early every morning, I decided to add the chorus of birds to the sunrise. Chorus at Dawn oil on board 8” by 11” (20cm by 28cm) £150 - [English Robins](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/english-robins) - Wee Robin i love the feisty little English robins which are so different to the North American ones. I have painted three different paintings of them which 10 inches by 12 inches acrylic on canvas £120.00 Status; Available location; Artists studio in white Rock, Canada Round Robin i love the - [Three Oaks](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/three-pines) - This painting started life in a workshop at #bobbybritnell s lovely teaching facility in Shropshire, UK with #alexmacintyre . i enjoyed adding layers to this mixed media painting giving it a depth of texture with collage and layered paints. Mixed media 30 by 40 cm £480 plus postage - [Gramps](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/gramps) - Gicle prints only £50 matted Unframed 12 by 8 in. Acrylic on Wool Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Portrait Year Created: 200 Description: Metallic and dyed cotton fibres are laid over dyed wool felt. Embellishments are added and stitched over. Artist's Comments: Gramps is my favorite of an upcoming group of faces which are being worked on. - [Galaxy](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/galaxy) - $2,400.00 46 by 32 by 1 in. Framed. Fibre on Cotton Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Science Description: This large piece is multi layered, stitched and bonded silk,synthetic and cotton threads on a dyed cotton velvet background. The inspiration for it came from the picture of the Spiral Galaxy taken by the Hubble telescope. Artist's Comments: Galaxy - [Tides Out](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tides-out) - Framed 15 by 20 in. Oil on Canvas Style: Interpretative Subject: Seascape Description: I visited Ros on Sea in northern Wales recently and was entranced to see this scene of the local break water with the tide out. It was a cloudy day and the reflections on the wet sand called for it to be - [In between the waves](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/in-between-the-waves) - Painting the transparent look to waves can be a challenge. 24" by 30" Oil on Canvas £720.00 status; available location; Jolliffees cafe and gallery Brighton - [Kirkstone Pass](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/kirkstone-pass) - This oil painting was of Kirkston Pass located in England's Lake district. I loved the colours in it and the tried to show the majesty of the surrounding hills. 16" by 20" Oil on Canvas £220.00 Status; available location; Artist studio UK - [Landscape with Cypress](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/landscape-with-cypress) - This was inspired by a recently discovered piece by Klimpt. 24" by 28" Acrylic on Canvas £285.00 Status' avalable location; Artist studio UK - [Autumn Reflections](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/sheffield-park) - This little oil painting was completed after a walk though the National trust site of the same name in the south of England. It is oil of board. 12 by 14 in. Oil on Wood £170 Status; available Location; Artists Studio UK - [Brancaster](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/brancaster-after-seago) - This location was originally painted by Edward Seago, a British artist. The area has not changed. The final piece was finished with cold wax which gives it a lovely sheen. 18 by 24 in. Oil and cold wax on Canvas £290.00 status; Avalable location; Artist studio UK - [Winter Falling](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/snowfall) - This scene reminds me of the many times I wandered through the Rocky Mountains near Banff. 10" by 14" Acrylic on Canvas £150.00 Status; Available Location; Artists studio UK - [Scottish Highlands](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/scottish-highlands) - 16" by 20" Acrylic painting on canvas £220.00 Status; available location; Artists studio UK - [Royal Reflections](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-reflections) - This acrylic painting was painted plein air at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and Hove. There is a small pond in front of the pavilion which reflects the structure. The sea gull watched as I painted hoping to get something to eat. medium' acrylic on canvas size;10" by 14" £120 - [Into The Breeze](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/windswept-v) - I’ve enjoyed my windswept series of flowers. Many include textiles or other mediums to enhance the texture of the pieces. With this piece, I can picture a flower boarder of pink tulips in a strong wind blowing bits of flowers and leaves into the air. 16 inches by 20 inches. mixed media. £220 Status; available - [South Downs](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-evening) - This is a painting of a lovely valley in the Sussex South Downs 12"by15" (14"by18" framed) Oil on Board framed £190 Status; Available Location; Artists studio UK - [In Search of Pastures New](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/in-search-of-pastures-new) - All living things are hardwired into continuing their species. The journey to do this it takes many forms. The humble dandelion enjoys a full blossom in spring which turns into a bundle of seed heads which float on the breeze traveling to a new destinations where they can take root and grow into the - [Meadow Flowers](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/summer-meadows) - I love banks of flowers in the meadows and gardens. The technique is quite loose and impressionistic, showing much of the texture from the collages incorporated in it. 12" by 36" Acrylic on canvas £440.00 Status; sold location; Artist Studio, UK - [Winter wanderings](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/winter-wanderings) - Back in my native Canada, we can occasionally get heavy snowfalls in the Vancouver area. I have imagined a walk through a snowy landscape with my grand daughter. 18" by 20" acrylic on canvas £120 on sale Status; available location; Artists studio UK - [Autumn Harvest](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-useful-tool) - the foothills of Alberta was where I viewed this. The farmers had just taken off their crops and the Rocky mountains already had a dusting of snow. It is a mixed media piece with torn painted pieces of paper added for texture. 16" by 20" acrylic mixed media on canvas £220.00 Status; available location; - [Winter Sun Reflections](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/winter-sun) - This atmospheric piece was inspired by the sun setting though the local forrest. Acrylic painting on canvas 16 inches by 24 inches £290 Status; Available Location; Artists studio, UK - [STILL WATERS](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/still-waters) - This oil painting was inspired when I was in a forested place in north Norfolk where I was painting Plein air. Everything was so still and soft which is the feeling I wish to show on this work Still Waters oil on board 24”by 28” £420.00 - [Down a Country Lane](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/down-a-country-lane-2) - In this oil painting I tried to show the pleasure of a days walk in country lanes. It was painted in Norfolk but could be anywhere where such pleasure can be found. Down a Contry lane oil on boaard 20 by 23” £285.00 - [South Downs](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs) - I loved this view of the South Downs from Tegnet hill. The undulating hills and curves are captivating. it makes me wonder what ancient civilisation has a hand in shaping them along with nature. South Downs oil on paper, framed. 16 inches by 22 inches. £290.00 - [Lupins](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lupins) - This acrylic painting displays the reflections of natures colour parade. The lupins were scattered throughout the meadow along with a mix of white and yellow flowers. It is painted on a deep canvas measuring 12 by 16 inches. Sold - [Lavender and Sunflowers in Tuscany](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lavender-fields-in-tuscany) - This painting is part of a series of Tuscany inspired scenes. I love the hill sides of olive trees and lavender fields. The lavender fields paint hillsides in all directions with an occasional colourful cottage tucked away in the valleys. This oil painting is on a 10 inche by 12 inche deep canvas. Lavender and - [Tuscan Villa](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tuscan-villa) - This colourful painting is a reflection of the many lovely villas in the Tuscany hills hidden in the lavender and wine vineyards. it is 10 by 12 inches on canvas. Tuscan villa 19” by 12” £120 - [Potting Shed](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/potting-shed) - Now that summer is here, our #livelyladies are embarking on a new green adventure. They have secured and are clearing out a new allotment. Of course it would be the little dog Blossum that dug up an unexpected treasure! I’m not sure what she will make of the chickens once she has finished digging up - [Dawn Chorus](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/dawn-chorus-2) - This mixed media painting includes Hot encaustic wax, cold wax, & charcoal. It is 55 x 40cm (12x16”) Dawn Chorus encaustic on board 12” by 16” £150.00 - [Hidden](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/hidden-in-the-undergrowth-2) - A mother deer and her fawn are hidden in this undergrowth. I love the lost and found edges with these animals. Hidden 24 by 28 inches.framed oil on board £480 - [Forest Sunrise](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/forest-sunrise) - This oil painting was painted on a 16 by 20” canvas. I Changed the position of the sun to bring the focal point more in view. In studying a book by hyda artist and author, Bill Reid, it gave me the idea of incorporating a hyda like sun in the background. As this was difficult - [Painted Sun Rise](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/painted-sun-rise) - This is a textile and painted piece which was stitched. The inspiration was an amazing sunrise in western Canada captured by my sister Faye. It was hard to believe that the sky’s could produce such colors. This piece started out as a fully textile piece made from various pieces of textiles. Some painting lines were - [Burst of Fire](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/burst-of-fire) - This bouquet of tulips started to go over after a massive burst of colours. I enjoyed capturing this riot of colour with acrylic on board Burst of Fire 16” by 24” (framed) acrylic on board £290 - [Japanese Anenomies](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/japanese-anenomies) - This acrylic painting was created on board. The beauty and delicacy of the flowers amazed me. It was a delight in painting them. Japanese Anemonies Acrylic on Board (framed) £290 - [Cheeky Robin](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/cheeky-robin) - This little Cheeky English robin is a brave flash of colour in the British winter. It is an acrylic mixed media painting on canvas. Cheeky Robin Acrylic on canvas 12 by 16” (30 by 40 cm) £150.00 - [Rising Sea](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/rising-sea) - This acrylic painting was inspired by the terrible flooding and climate change here in the UK and around the world - [A Secret Place](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bubbling-brook) - This Bubbling Brook canvas painting reminds me of secret little spots in the valleys of both the UK and Canada . It is painted with acrylic on canvas. . I love the old world feel about this painting. A Secret Place Acrlyic on canvas 16” by 12” £210 plus post - [After the Fires - Regeneration](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/after-the-fires-regeneration) - This watercolour and mixed media piece was inspired by the terrible fires around the world due to climate change. Watercolour(framed) 12” by 16” £150.00 - [Cooling Off](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/cooling-off) - This 12 by 16 inch oil painting was inspired by our local birds that enjoy the new fountain we have in our garden. There have been up to 4 birds in it at one time which just left a white blur with wings so I opted for a single bather. Watching them enjoy themselves is - [Spirit lifts me](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/spirit-lifts-me) - This piece used natural dyes in the background. It is mixed media. The figures amongst the flying birds lift my spirit. - [tulips](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tulips) - One of my favourite paintings of tulips which was sold to friends in California. - [Welcome To The World](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/welcome-to-the-world) - The lively Ladies have family who have just had a baby! They are soooo excited about this and went out shopping for a wee gift for the baby. Blossum hopes to sneak in her gift as well. Welcome to the World little one. - [Little Blue Tit](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/little-blue-tit) - This little mixed media painting was purchased during the AOH in Brighton at #oxfordstreetstudio and is on it’s way to it’s new home in the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. They may not be familiar with this wee bird there! - [AOH Brighton, MAY 2023](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/aoh-brighton-may-2023) - This year the oxford street Studio has a most diversified mix of art and textiles. The private view was a great success. - [From The Shadows](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/from-the-shadows) - The background for this piece is a canvas painted in soya based liquids mixed with pigment. These materials are friendly for the environment. The people are walking forth with joy following their vibrant leader. it is 12 by 20” and set in a black frame. It will be exhibited and for sale at the Brighton - [Tuscany](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tuscany) - Not for Sale Framed 16 by 20 Fibre on Linen Style: Impressionist Subject: Nature Year Created: 2001 Description: This small quilt uses commercial fabrics which are pieced by machine and embellished with foil. Artist's Comments: The warmth of Tuscany with it's olive groves, vineyards and orchards shines from this wee quilt which also finaled in the - [Autumn](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/autumn) - Not for Sale Framed 30 by 16 in. Fibre on Cotton Style: Expressionist Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2001 Description: This piece was inspired by the group of seven's artist, Franklin Carmichael and his painting called Autumn. It is made of cotton, hand pieced and hand quilted. Artist's Comments: Franklin Carmichael captured the awesome colors of the - [Vegtable Patch](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/vegtable-patch) - Not for Sale Framed 10 by 48 in. Collage on Card Style: Expressionist Subject: Fruit & Vegetables Description: This collage is made up of organic shapes from stamping using various mediums and materials in earth tones. Artist's Comments: I loved making this piece as it reminded me of the menagerie one finds in a vegetable - [CELEBRATION!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/celebration) - the Lively Ladies are called in to celebrate a party with close friends. When the birthday cake was rolled out some of the candles unfortunately caught fire. Quick to the rescue was our lady who unfortunately chose to put out the the candles with a fire extinguisher much to the dismay of the party goers - [Forest Floor](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/forest-floor) - Sold Framed 12 by 13 Fibre on Synthetic Fibre Style: Expressionist Subject: Nature Year Created: 2004 Description: This piece of fabric art is quilted through burning of the fabrics to each other and then stitched. All of the fabrics are hand dyed and machine and hand stitched. Artist's Comments: This piece is one of a series - [Beech trees at Sunset](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/beech-trees-at-sunset) - In Private Collection Unframed 14 by 10 by 1 in. Acrylic on Fine Art Paper Style: Mural Subject: Nature Year Created: 2009 Description: This piece was painted using a combination of acrylic paints, inks and archival pens. Artist's Comments: My husband took a number of lovely photos of trees at sunset. I loved the tumble of - [Cave Pony 2](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/cave-pony-2) - In Private Collection Unframed 10 by 8 by 1 in. Encaustic on Wood Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Equine Year Created: 2012 Description: This encaustic piece was first drawn directly on the plywood background before being layered with encaustic waxes and burned over with shellac. Artist's Comments: I love the colours in this cave painting and the - [Cave Bull](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/cave-bull) - Sold Framed 12 by 17 by 1 in. Acrylic on Fine Art Paper Style: Representational Subject: Animals Year Created: 2012 Description: This piece was inspired by the cave paintings in the Chauvet Cave, France. It is painted with acrylic on fine water colour paper, manipulated and bonded to canvas. sold - [Cave Pony](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/cave-pony) - In Private Collection Framed 16 by 11 by 1 in. Acrylic on Fine Art Paper Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Animals Year Created: 2012 Description: This piece was inspired by the cave paintings in the Chauvet Cave in France. It is painted with acrylics. sold - [Reeds on Red](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/reeds-on-red) - Being inspired by wind blown reads, I painted this onto silk and layered and stitched into it. 48 by 32 in. Mixed Media on Silk framed £1550 status; avalable location; Artists Studio Canada - [Bamboo Sunrise](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bamboo-sunrise) - Framed 16 by 12 by 1 in. Mixed Media on Fine Art Paper Style: Illustrative Subject: Botanical Year Created: 2012 Description: This piece was painted in acrylic then stitched over with cotton thread. Sold sold - [Daisies !!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/daisies-2) - Unframed 9 by 11 in. Mixed Media on Fine Art Paper Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Floral Year Created: 2012 Description: Mixed media on 120 pound water colour paper. - [Crocuses](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/crocuses) - Spring is when these lovely little flowers cover the ground throughout the world. They welcome the warmer weather and sunny days. I enjoyed producing mixed media textile pieces. In the prairies of Alberta, the wild crocus is soft and very fuzzy. I think that producing this with a felting machine would give that soft fuzzy - [Summer Meadows](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/summer-meadows-2) - This 12”by39” acrylic painting on canvas was inspired by our back garden which is a riot of color this spring. - [Falling Leaves](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/falling-leaves) - After a delightful textile summer school with textile expert and teacher, Wendy Dolan I enjoyed working on a mixed media piece which I started there and called Falling Leaves. It was made with layered textiles which were stitched down, painted with fabric paint and puff paint and restitched. Leaf shapes were individually stitched, some burned - [Arctic](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/arctic) - Living in Canada as well as UK, I am very aware of the devastation that climate change is having on the environment. From uncontrolled wildfires to extensive flooding and receding glaciers, I wanted to show my concern in some of my art. This is a textile piece that I made years ago. it was felted - [At Full Moon](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/at-full-moon) - This little sparrow was captured in moon light. It was printed on black silk with discharge paste which I love using. It can give different colours depending on the materials used. The sparrow showed some lovely textile reflections of colour. The silk was stitched on with textures added. The silk is wrapped on an 8” - [Tuscany a Winner](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/tuscany-a-winner) - I am delighted that my little textile piece called Tuscany was selected today as the runner up on the Brighton and Hove Arts Council on line exhibition. Apparently a bottle of Prosecco is coming my way as well. I am especially pleased as the Brighton Embroiders guild only had a handful of textiles amongst the - [Easy Riders](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/easy-riders) - These two ladies were developed during the virus lockdown of 2020 as iPad paintings. With everything so dour and stressful, I needed my art to venture into a sideline of fun and frolics that two uninhibited ladies could find themselves in. These are done on my iPad Pro and have been printed into cards and - [Magic Forest](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/magic-forest) - The Autumn time is a golden one with lots of plants pouring their fruits and seeds amid the forest. I love walking though crisp leaves and enjoying the fresh smells. This time of year inspired this mixed media oil painting with it's golden glow. I loved to add the abstract plants and flowers through collage. - [View of South Downs National Park from Tegdown Hill](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/view-of-south-downs-national-park-from-tegdown-hill) - My morning walks take me just on the edge of the South Downs National Park. I walk on the open paths set aside for ramblers and morning wanderers like me. I love the stillness and beauty of this landscape which I share with cattle and a few dog walkers. the land has many dips and - [Pot of Tulips](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bowl-of-tulips) - I was given this lovely bouquet of tulips for mothers day. I was entranced with the many colours and the change in shapes as they aged. I painted it in oil on a 12 by 16 inch deep canvas. sold - [Clematis](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/clematis) - This lovely climbing flower shares it’s space with a yellow climbing rose on the front of my studio. The combination of the two colours gives me a buzz. It inspires one to paint this beauty as it did with this clematis. I painted this clematis in oil on paper . It is 30 by 40 - [The Old Shed](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-old-shed) - I had the opportunity to do some plein air painting at the Cheakamus Conference Centre in Brachendale, BC. It is located close to Vancouver, BC and is surrounded by the coastal range of mountains and forests. They are a wonderful centre open to bookings for groups as well as day programs and the occasional artist. - [Walkies in the Snow](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/walkies-in-the-snow) - This art work started with a background of a fall orange coloured scene which I added a mixed media of marble dust and cold wax with acrylic to give the feeling of distance. The large trees in the front were emphasised and the figures were added to give interest and direction to the eye. Walkies - [Watching](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/watching) - This painting was layered for texture with acrylic mediums It was inspired by the many birds living in our south downs and back garden in Brighton Acrylic on canvas 12" by 16" Status; Sold - [Autumn](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/autumn-2) - This acrylic collage mixed media piece was inspired by the beautiful country of rolling hills and farmers taking in their harvest. The Collage addes lovely texture to this atmospheric piece. mixed media 30 by 40 inches framed. £600. Staus; available location; Artists studio UK - [First Snow](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/first-snow-commission-2) - This commissioned painting was completed recently. The autumn colors on the trees amidst the snow gives it the title First Snow, oil on canvas; 30cm by 40 cm . Status;sold. - [BOOOOOO](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/boooooo) - The Lively Ladies have been scared stiff with these Halloween spooks! - [Lively Sailors](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lively-sailors) - The lively Ladies have decided to take up sailing but know nothing about it’s rules. They are just interested in the views. Their crew, Blossomis standing guard! - [Canadian Wildlife](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/canadian-wildlife) - Back by Popular demand, the lively ladies have decided to go on vacation to explore wildlife. At least one of them has the right idea with wildlife. They can’t wait for a sumptuous dinner to be served and then go and dance the night away. No one has warned the locals. - [Sexy Locks](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/3061-2) - SexyThe Lively Ladies are getting ready for Christmas celebrations by a visit to their trusty hair designer, Ricky. Unfortunately while he wasn’t looking one lady got carried away with the high lighting color! - [Lively Ladies failed Apprenticeship?](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lively-ladies-failed-apprenticeship) - Well the ladies decided to become students again and signed up for a local apprenticeship program in renovation construction. They have attacked the project with much energy and glee but seem to have missed the classes on how to paint and build properly. I somehow think that they may not pass this section of their - [Paddle Boat Rentals](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/paddle-boat-rentals) - With summer holidayers taking to the water, our Lively Ladies have decided to join the young crowd and rent a paddle boat. They should have asked for lessons as paddling in opposite directions will just have them going in circles! - [Starting Line](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/starting-line) - our #livelyladies have been enjoying exploring new activities this summer. they have decided to buy electric scooters so they can be in with the in crowd and also go fast without all that effort. They have signed up for a race but are not sure what all the rules are about. Being on time is - [Get Well Soon](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/get-well-soon) - While rock climbing, one of the @livelyladies was injured and had to be taken to the hospital by a handsome medic. Nothing could stop her best friend from visiting her! #iPadpaintings, #livelyladies, #judyalexander47,@JudyAAlexander, - [Monet's Garden](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/monets-garden) - These iPad drawings done during the pandemic were going to wind down, but we hear of third and even forth waves of the darn virus. Although my regular painting continues in my studio, nothing like these two scallywags can make me smile so I guess that they will have to continue to entertain for now. - [Lively Model Art Classes](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lively-model-art-classes) - The lively ladies deiced to take up art in their spare time. They were not aware what live model meant. They urged their doggy to be a model, Well at least one of the ladies became distracted and was apparently painting the wrong bottom! - [Giddy Up Riding School](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/giddy-up-riding-school) - The Lively Ladies have decided to take up horseback riding. They feel quite daring but did ask for a gentle horse that they could all fit on. I hope that the instructor does not have the pony break into a trot as it looks as though they may bounce off starting from the back! - [Danger- Falling Rock?](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/danger-falling-rock) - Well, the Lively Ladies decided to take up rock climbing in order to stay active. They were proud to keep social distancing while exercising and strutting their new climbing outfits. - [Snowball Warriors](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/snowball) - Our Lively Ladies have enjoyed the snowfall with the building of a snow lady with her fruit adornment, followed by a great snowball toss! They are truly snowball warriors! - [19th Hole](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/19th-hole) - Our #livelyladies are really trying to follow the rules with this virus lockdown and discovered that golf courses were open. They just need to learn some of the rules on playing etiquette. They know all about the 19th hole! - [No Nude Bathing](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/no-nude-bathing) - Our lively Ladies have decided to bring in the new year with a little sea side swim. Never ones for following orders, they chose a nice little beach away from the crowds in Brighton. I hope that you enjoy this iPad painting series. - [Brightons Got Talent](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/brightons-got-talent) - Our Lively Ladies are not worried about restrictions this New Year’s Eve. They are singing the night away on this iPad painting. We hope that you are better behaved than they are and that you have a healthy and happy 2021. Warmest Wishes Judy and Christopher - [Seasons Greetings One and All](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/seasons-greetings-one-and-all) - After the crazy year of 2020 with the world battling the virus, I hope that 2021 will bring new hope with the numerous treatments becoming available to help us back to a more normal life. I send the warmest wishes to friends and family this season. it will be lovely to be able to get - [Shopping Fatigue](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/shopping-fatigue) - Although this #livelyladies iPad painting is titled #Brighton, at this time of year it is more appropriate to view it as shopping fatique with the holiday season in full swing. They seem to be having difficulty in keeping their footing on a windy sea front. - [Downhill Racers](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/downhill-racers) - Oh dear, I'm not sure if our adventurist two Lively Ladies realise that this is a black diamond very senior run in the middle of a down hill race. I think that Blossom, their dog, is the only one worried. - [Ice Cream Parlour](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/ice-cream-parlour) - The Lively Ladies have found the ideal antidote to lockdown. Ice cream soothes the soul with few calories. - [Chorus Line Studio](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/chorus-line-studio) - These lively ladies have figured out a fun way to exercise during the covid virus but may have bitten off more than they can wiggle to. - [Chefs School](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/chefs-school) - The Lively Ladies seem a little distracted during class! - [Lively Ladies Series iPad Drawings](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lively-ladies-series-ipad-drawings) - These two ladies were developed during the virus lockdown of 2020. With everything so dour and stressful, I needed my art to venture into a sideline of fun and frolics that two uninhibited ladies could find themselves in. These are done on my iPad Pro and have been printed into cards and small giclee framed - [Bumblebee Cottage](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bumblebee-cottage) - During several months of lockdown due to this virus, my husband and I have been busy completing the building of my small auxiliary studio made for my office and storage. it is located in our back garden. He did the building and I did the painting. it sits next to the main Rosebud Cottage Studio - [Where to find Inspiration during this Lockdown](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/where-to-find-inspiration-during-this-lockdown) - At present many of us are in the throws of this virus problem and the lockdown that has followed. it is a tough time for everyone with the isolation and restrictions in travel and seeing family. As an artist, I am fortunate to have my husband here with me and my studio in the back - [Fields of Gold](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/fields-of-gold-ii) - I love the fields of canola (rape seed) in the spring. The vibrancy of the yellow is magic around the country. 20" by 30" oil on board £600.00 Status; available location; Artists studio UK - [Sandpipers](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/sandpipers) - Sold I have enjoyed making this mixed media textile piece. It is painted on paper, bonded to canvas and then hand and machine stitched. The gold and silver overlays were added at the last minute as well. Mixed media 18" by 24" sold - [The Magic of London Christmas Lights](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-magic-of-london-christmas-lights) - Having never seen the famous Christmas lights of London, we decided to extend our day there to include them. Oh My! What a treat. After have a visit to the Royal Academy of Arts Upon leaving the RAA, we looked across the street to view Fortum and Mason in wonder. The whole building had been - [Gramps](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/gramps-2) - In the past, I did a series of textile art pieces with rather unusual faces. Almost all of them are sold but one. I have always loved Gramps which has never been shown in the past. I found it hidden away in my studio unframed. I decided to make enhanced giclae prints on canvas available - [China](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/china) - I recently returned from a 15 day tour of China with my sisters and brother in laws. My expectations were that I would be going to a polluted country that I knew very little about. I left with the same pollution problem verified but with more knowledge of this ancient colourful culture. Our trip started - [Lucian Freud](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/lucian-freud) - Recently I visited the Royal Academy of Art in London, UK to view the Lucian Freud portrait exhibition. Lucian was born in Germany but moved to London England where he lived most of his life. he died in July, 2011. As a boy, he was constantly drawing which was encouraged by his mother. He started - [The Bruning of the Houses of Lords and Commons (after Turner)](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-bruning-of-the-houses-of-lords-and-commons-after-turner) - Description: This large rather dramatic piece was painted by Turner in 1835. It is part of my series of Painting the Masters. I loved the multiple layered glazes which gave this paining great depth and makes the colour sizzle. 24 by 32 in. Oil on Canvas sold - [Old Barn Yard](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/old-barn-yard) - This painting was inspired by one painted by Seago. 16 by 20 by 1 in. framed Oil on Wood £320.00 Status; available location; artists studio UK - [Royal Pavilion](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-pavilion) - Inspiration for this piece is of course, the Royal Pavillion in Brighton at sunset. 10 by 12 Acrylic on Board (framed) £120.00 status; available location; Artists studio UK - [Evening Sun over Snow](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/evening-sun-over-snow) - This painting was inspired by a sunrise though winter branches reflecting on snow. 10 by 10 in. Acrylic on Canvas sold - [South Downs II](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-and-the-river-cockmere) - This is one of a series of 3 capturing the changing weather and colors in the south downs UK as the rivers travel to the ocean. 11 by 15 in. framed Acrylic on Fine Art Paper £220.00 status; Available location; Artists studio UK - [South Downs and the River Ouse](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-and-the-river-ouse) - The rivers flowing to the sea though the chalk down in the uk are a wonder to enjoy. 12 by 16 by 2 in. framed Acrylic on Fine Art Paper £220.00 Status; avalable Location; Artists studio Canada - [Sunset](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/sunset) - Wandering the south downs at sunset gives one the opportunity to view amazing sunsets such as this one. 16" by 20" Oil on board £320.00 Status; Avalable Location; Artists studio UK - [Into The Woods](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/into-the-woods) - This acrylic painting had eli-glow added to clear resin and was then painted over with this mixture. The result is a lovely soft glow of the lighter portions When it is in the dark. 10" by 14" Acrylic on panel, framed £160.00 Status; available location; Artists studio, Canada - [Ancient Spirits](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/ancient-spirits) - In the forests of the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of British Columbia in Canada Iay the ancient lands of the Haida First Nation. The history of their beliefs in the spirit world are standing proud at forests edge. The ancient totem poles remain there as a reminder of times past. They are proud - [Sunflowers](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/sunflowers) - We have a lovely still life set up each week at Dupont Art Club where I belong. I normally get on with whatever current project I have going but this still life was so colourful and fresh that I had to paint it. Once painted, I crushed it and bonded it onto textile. After that, - [Silver Birches](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/silver-birtches) - This mixed media textile collage includes hand stitchings. Can you find them? mixed media 16" by 20" £160.00 - [First Snow](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/first-snow) - This piece reminded me of an early autumn snow storm which leaves trees still in their bearutul colours; 30" by 40" Acrylic on canvas status; sold - [Hidden](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/hidden-in-the-undergrowth) - A mother deer and her fawn are hidden in this undergrowth. I love the lost and found edges with these animals. Hidden 20 by 24 inches. oil on board £480 Status; available location; in artists studio in UK - [Totem poles and Carvings of the Pacific South](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/totem-poles-and-carvings-of-the-pacific-south) - After returning from a long cruise and road tour of the Pacific Islands including Australia and New Zealand, I was surprised at the similarity of carvings done in the various cultures. I am familiar with our first nations and Inuit carvings in Canada. There were similar totem poles and carved heads throughout the islands. - [Most Beautiful Artistic TOILETS Ever by Hundertwasser!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/most-beautiful-artistic-toilets-ever-by-hundertwasser) - On our recent tour of the south sea islands and countries, we were driving around the gorgeous north island of New Zealand when I saw a sign for Hundertwasser Toilets. I had heard something about this but couldn't believe that we might see them. Who ever thought they might see an original artistic toilet building - [Spring Time at my. Studio](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/spring-time-at-my-studio) - The colourful group of tulips in our back garden were irresistible and I had to paint them. My art studio is in the background. It is acrylic on canvas. 12" by 14" sold - [Nebula](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/nebula) - In Private Collection Unframed 10 by 8 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Abstract Subject: Art Year Created: 2013 Description: This is an encaustic interpretation of a piece of sculpture on the sea front of Brighton. It has been dubbed 'the Donut' but is actually a representation of a float one would find in the sea. Artist's - [Reflections](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/reflections) - In Private Collection Unframed 10 by 8 in. Encaustic on Fine Art Paper Style: Impressionist Subject: Seascape Year Created: 2013 Description: This piece is painted with encaustic wax and oil over painted watercolor paper. sold - [Bluebell Woods](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bluebell-woods) - sold Framed 16 by 11 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Forest Year Created: 2014 Description: This is a mixed media piece with encaustic on board. Artist's Comments: Bluebells are everywhere during the English spring. I love the shadows they creat as they love to sprout up in the forest under the trees. - [Reflections in Flight](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/reflections-in-flight) - sold 10 by 12 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Abstract Subject: Birds Year Created: 2014 Description: Encaustic on Board. sold - [Grandma's Magical Stories (lions and tigers and bears, Oh My)](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/grandmas-magical-stories-lions-and-tigers-and-bears-oh-my) - Sold Framed 12 by 13 Fibre on Synthetic Fibre Style: Expressionist Subject: Whimsical Year Created: 2014 Description: This piece is made with crushed layered paper and textiles which have been painted, layered with textiles and stitched. It was made for the Surface Design Association BC show called Mended which will go on tour in 2015. - [South Downs Autumn](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-autumn) - In Private Collection Framed 10 by 8 by 1 in. Encaustic on Wood Style: Impressionist Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2015 Description: This is a piece of encaustic art which has multiple layers of encaustic wax, inks and burned over with shellac. sold - [Windmills of my Mind](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/windmills-of-my-mind) - Sold Framed 10 by 24 by 1 in. Encaustic on Fine Art Paper Style: Abstract Subject: Abstract Year Created: 2015 Description: Encaustic (hot wax, pigment and oil) on heavy hand made paper with rusted wire sandwiched in the middle with wax. Artist's Comments: I love the movement of this piece. It reminded me of the - [Rock Pool](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/rock-pool) - Sold Framed 10 by 12 by 1 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Abstract Subject: Aquatic Year Created: 2015 Description: Encaustic (hot wax, pigment, and oil) on board Artist's Comments: This abstract piece reminded me of the many tidal pools I have seen. sold - [Coquelicots (after Monet)](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/coquelicots-after-monet) - In Private Collection Framed 17 by 23 in. Mixed Media on Canvas Style: Impressionist Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2015 Description: This piece was painted on fine watercolor paper, crunched into pulp. bonded to textile and heavily stitched by machine and hand. Artist's Comments: After seeing this lovely painting by Monet in the Musee D'Orsee, I wanted to - [Alice](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/alice) - Sold 30 by 40 in. Mixed Media on Canvas Style: Caricature Subject: Childrens Story Year Created: 2015 Description: This large piece was painted on watercolor paper, crunched and then bonded onto textile and heavily machine and hand stitched. Artist's Comments: This year is the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's book on Alice in Wonderland. This piece - [Amazing lines in Nature](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/amazing-lines-in-nature) - My husband and I are presently enjoying a cruise through some of the South Pacific Islands enroute to Australia and NewZealand. We took a tour through jungles on the big Island of Hawaii and today was the US Samoan Islands in Pago Pago's turn. I an just amazed at the variety, complexity, size and - [Plein Air Painting the Hard Way](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/plein-air-painting-the-hard-way) - Last week I took part in London's Pintar Rapido plein air painting weekend. This started with all artists showing up at the Chelsea old town hall Saturday to register and then wander around London to find the perfect spot to paint and returning at the end of the day with our masterpieces. These were to - [Textile into Paint](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/textile-into-paint) - Recently I offered a long time friend a piece of my art as thanks for being so supportive over the years. She chose a textile piece called 'Windswept'. I warned her that it was in an exhibition in Brighton UK and unfortunately for her, it sold. Faced with the dilemma on what to do I - [Scottish Diaspora Tapestry](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/scottish-diaspora-tapestry) - Yesterday I had the privilege to act as a monitor in London's historic Westminster Hall to help the public with the viewing of this amazing piece of Scottish history. It was a chance to see this beautiful group of 305 panels of hand embroidered panels stitched by Scottish people or their descendants from around the - [Refreshing an Old Picture](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/refreshing-an-old-picture) - Last week I sold a medium sized textile art piece,' Silhouette', at Patcham Arts, Artist Open House in Brighton. Having brought it back from Canada for this show, I was very pleased with the sale but it did leave a large space on the wall which needed immediate attention as the exhibition is on for - [Royal Reflections with a Glass of Wine.](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-reflections-with-a-glass-of-wine) - The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton.. It is the former sea side summer palace for King George IV and has a colourful history. This historic palace mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. It was sold to the city of Brighton by Queen Victoria who - [The Personal Touch](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-personal-touch) - Yesterday I visited our local fabric store in Whiterock to celebrate the 30+ years of business that Laura's Fashion Fabrics has been in business. This little treasure sells not only lovely fabrics but unusual items such as expensive, unusual buttons, sewing machines, titanium sewing needles. etc. She has to close at the end of the - [Naughty Knickers, Revolution in a Snow Storm](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/naughty-knickers-revolution-in-a-snow-storm) - There are a variety of exciting exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. I booked to see two that are on presently with my friend Donna Jones ( www.donnajonesdesigns.co.uk ) who traveled in from Wales to see the exhibition. What a delight and adventure we had. The first exhibition was called Undressed, a brief history - [Oxford Street Studio Artists Christmas Open House](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/oxford-street-studio-artists-christmas-open-house) - On November 25th we celebrated the opening of the three week Artist Open House at Oxford Street Studio. The studio which is not large was packed with well wishers and customers. The open house weekends continue for the next two weekends finishing on December 11th. I have been busy creating new works as well as - [Back to the UK](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/back-to-the-uk) - After being in Canada for 3 months we are heading back to the U.K.. Lots of good things happened in Canada to do with my art while here. This included being in an exhibition with my Cutting edge Artists group for the month of September, doing a two day demo at the White Rock library - [Cutting Edge Mixed Media Art Group Exhibition](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/cutting-edge-mixed-media-art-group-exhibition) - On September 1st the Cutting Edge Mixed Media Art Group opened the Out of the Box show with their exhibition In Whiterock, BC. I am a long time member of this group.The exhibition lasts until September 30th. My piece called Into the Forrest is displayed at the bottom of the stairs. The textile art displayed - [Ancient Stones](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/ancient-stones) - I love the mystery of Stonehenge, As a teenager in Canada I used to dream of joining the throngs of early rises who are there on the solstice just to feel the magic of the moment. I tried to capture some of this quality in this digital image. - [The Audain Art Museum](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-audain-art-museum) - Whistlers Mountains' new jewel, THE AUDAIN ART MUSEUM Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Whistler Mountain Resort north of Vancouver BC and the newest jewel in their crown, the AUDAIN Art Museum. Michael Audain donated $37 million to build a fantastic structure and then donated his extensive art collection to be housed there permanently. - [Artistic Hornby Island](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/artistic-hornby-island) - I recently had the pleasure of visiting my sister at her summer place on Hornby Island which is an isolated small island off the coast of Vancouver Island, BC. You have to take three ferries to get there from Vancouver so needless to say, you need to want to go there as there is not through - [Knowledge](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/knowledge) - No matter what road you take in life, knowledge of your area is needed to ensure your success. This can be taken through formal education, a shorter course or working with an experienced teacher or coworker. Earlier in my textile arts career, I was fortunate enough to discover the City and Guilds teaching through the - [Use of Resin in Art](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/use-of-resin-in-art) - RESIN DEMONSTRATION Recently I attended a demonstration on the artistic use of resins demonstrated by Aram Friedrich and Rob Jenkins of Eli-Chem Resins U.K. Aram explained that 95 percent of their business was industrial and 5 percent was for artistic purposes. They have excellent demonstrations on their website listed below which one should review for - [To Pastures New -after James Guthrie](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/to-pastures-new-after-james-guthrie) - Now who wouldn't love the sight of that little girl herding her geese along. I had to work for many hours to try and make the shadows work on the geese as well as the girls clothing but as satisfied with the final result. - [Royal Reflections with Seagull](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-reflections-with-seagull) - While walking the grounds of the Brighton Royal Pavilion in search of the reflective pond I knew was there I found this curious seagull gazing into the pond. I think he was thinking fish lived there. I took advantage of his vigilance to take the photo and have used it as inspiration for this encaustic - [Poppies at Lake Louise](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/poppies-at-lake-louise) - Lake Louise located in Banff National Park, Canada, is famous for it's beautiful poppies that grow in front of the amazing Chateau Lake Louise. Both boarder the sparkling lake which is surrounded by huge snow clad mountains. I tried to show their vibrancy in this little digital painting. - [Yorkshire Dales](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/yorkshire-dales) - In Private Collection Framed 28 by 38 by 2 in. Mixed Media on Fine Art Paper Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Female Year Created: 2015 Description: This piece of mixed media collage was a commission to do a view of the Yorkshire dales and dry walls in the north of England. I had never visited this area so photos - [Seed Pods](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/seed-pods) - For Sale - Inquire Framed 12 by 16 by 1 in. Mixed Media on Canvas Style: Contemporary Subject: Floral Year Created: 2015 Description: This mixed media piece is made with acrylic and mediums, painted on crushed watercolor paper, bonded to canvas and heavily layered and stitched. Artist's Comments: My English garden is full of color including strange - [The Art of Self Critique](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-art-of-self-critique) - Recently i had the pleasure of reading an article about self critiquing ones art by Susan Purney Marks. She included several articles which i found very helpful and will repeat below. We often wish for feedback on a piece of art in order to improve it or just to confirm that we are on the - [Finding Your Own Voice](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/finding-your-own-voice) - Kathy Anne Whites column of june 2015 had an excellent quote from the blog on ArtsyShark by Caroline Edlund. It concerned the topic many artists struggle with in finding their own voice. I found this enlightening and aspirational. I hope that you enjoy and find this information helpful. It is as follows: "A couple weeks - [Stitchfest in Ardingly](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/stitchfest-in-ardingly) - The embroiders guild held their exhibition involving the guilds in the SE England yesterday. Along with many sales booths to tempt, there was the judging of the Alice in Wonderland competition held between the clubs. Our Brighton Club was awarded third place with our Alice piece. My coloured Alice piece in the centre was surrounded - [Visit to Monets Gardens in Giverny](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/visit-to-monets-gardens-in-chiverny) - We have just returned from a wonderful trip to France. I have had a visit to Monet's garden on my bucket list for years and it sure didn't disappoint. Wow is all I can say. I can see why he had seven full time gardeners. There were acres of flowers and then you came to - [The Art of Chagall in Hidden Places](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-art-of-chagall-in-hidden-places) - In our recent holiday to France, we were taken by our friends Eve and Dave to Reims to see their magnificent 12th century Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has a wonderful panel of stained glass windows by the 20th century impressionist painter, Marc Chagall. The cathedrale was badly damaged by bombing in the first world war including - [The Fizz of the Champagne District in France](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-fizz-of-the-champagne-district-in-france) - Recently we had the pleasure of visiting the Champahne District in France. Now I know that Champagne is a title restricted to just those vinyards in the Champange District but had no idea on the depth of history surrounding it. This included the discovery of the process by the monks, the fight for survival at - [An Artistic Summerschool](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/an-artistic-summerschool) - "NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A GROUP - A COLLECTIVE ETHOS PUSHES IDEAS FORWARD" - S.C. Ceramicist This was the quote that welcomed us to the four day summer school with the Textile Study Group. Our instructor was Mary Sleigh who is a long time member of this 25 strong group of professional artists and - [Plein air painting in Norfolk, UK](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/plein-air-painting-in-norfolk-uk) - What a treat to be on a one week oil painting course with my favorite instructor, Martin Kinnear and a jolly group of nine other artists. Martin and his assistants have us roaming the hills and beaches of this beautiful part of England. After four days of continuous painting, I sure notice an improvement with - [New Commission](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/new-commission) - I have a commission to make one of my stitched paintings. My neighbor in Canada loves the Yorkshire dales and their dry stone walls in the UK. She has asked me toi do a piece for her with this subject. Fortunately she brought some cards back for me to see what type of piece she would - [Almost There](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/almost-there) - It has been some time since I wrote about this commission. A family wedding and travel in Canada has kept us busy. I was given a colourful whimsical card by Judi. my neighbour as a inspiration not to be copied. . A preliminary sketch was modified to include a dry stone wall and via duct. - [Yorkshire Dales](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/yorkshire-dales-2) - I have just completed the commission for my dear neighbour, Judi who loves textile art. It is rare to find people who appreciate the extensive time needed to complete art on fabric and wish for it to hang on their walls . Judi's walls are adorned with beautiful textile art and needlepoint pictures, some of - [Mountains and Meadows](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/mountains-and-meadows-2) - Back in the UK, I enjoy thoughts of the mountains of my British Columbia home. This little piece of encaustic art was a playful way of remembering. It was created with the oil/wax sticks of encaustic and applied with an iron and stylus. It was recently shown in the Dupont Art Club annual art exhibition. - [Christmas Location](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/christmas-location) - In the past month I have been working furiously with painting numerous encaustic paintings for a new Christmas Artists Open House at the Oxford Street Studio. The studio has never been involved in a Christmas open house before so we didn't know what to expect. I love the location of the studio as it is - [Alice goes to Canada](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/alice-goes-to-canada) - Alice in wonderful Canada land is happening. This will be the most well traveled textile piece I have produced. After her successful tour with the embroiders guild in England, she became available and was immediately sold. Thank you Nairn. I hope you enjoy her as much as we did. - [Ai Weiwei's Explosive Exhibition](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/ai-weiwei-explosive-exhibition) - Wow is all I can say after spending the day on Dec 11,2015 viewing the Ai Weiwei exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London England. I had heard that it was very good but this did not prepare me for the magnitude, sheer size he demonstrated with these works. They have been described - [Daffodils in December!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/dancing-daffodils-in-december) - Dancing daffodils in December! I love daffodils and enjoy painting them. But daffodils poking their heads up in December? The weather in England has been unseasonably warm. The temperatures have been around 16° which is unheard-of. These climate changes are certainly evident everywhere. I hear the little robins singing away to mark their territory. I - [Arts and Crafts Pieces](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/arts-and-crafts-pieces) - Welcome into 2016. I am a little late to raise a glass with you as I have been working like a beaver to get these two pieces finished for an upcoming spring exhibition with the South East England Embroiders Guild. It is being held at the National Trust site at Standen House and Gardens which - [A shimmering dream of deliquescent colour and light’ (The Times)](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-shimmering-dream-of-deliquescent-colour-and-light-the-times) - What a wonderful tour we had at London's Royal Academy of Arts newest show, 'The Modern Garden, Monet to Manet' on January 27th. I enjoyed sharing this with friend Carolyn Marsland who is an art instructor so what better person to have along to drool over these exquisite pieces. As this was the day before - [Royalty all dressed up](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royalty-all-dressed-up) - I had the pleasure of visiting Kensington Palace yesterday and viewing the show on dresses of the Queen, Princes Margaret and Princess Diana. The drawings of these gowns were also displayed by their designers. One doesn't realise what artists the designers were in their own right. Their drawings were tasteful and appropriate for their clientele. - [Bucket List Half Checked](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bucket-list-half-checked) - We all have goals in life and one of my artistic ones was to have one of my paintings accepted into the summer show of the Royal Academy of arts in Britain. Well when I arrived in Canada a few days ago on my semi annual visit, I received not one but two - [Mother Goddess Costumes from Vietnam... Guest Blogger: Penny Peters](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/mother-goddess-costumes-from-vietnam-guest-blogger-penny-peters) - What stunning work! Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts Vietnamese Embroidered Costumes for the Worship of the Mother Goddess Worship of the Mother Goddess is a purely Vietnamese folk belief. It has a long history and has adapted to social changes over the centuries. Today this belief is widely practiced throughout Vietnam and in Vietnamese communities - [My South Downs Art Series](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/my-south-downs-series-art) - Working in a series can help one to develop and expand an artistic subject. One can take differing views, colour combinations, times of the day for Landscapes, included objects, animals or people, etc. I am working on series on the iconic South Downs in the South East of England. These lovely rolling chalk filled hills - [Nothing like a little Alligator and Jazz inspiration](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/nothing-like-a-little-alligator-and-jazz-inspiration) - Recently I returned from a 5 day trip to New Orleans with my three sisters. We timed it to correspond with their music festival and boy does that lovely city shake with music. There were at least 12 large stages set up throughout the French quarter with music being played and sung from sunrise to - [The Miracle of Seeing Colours](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-miracle-of-seeing-colours) - Most of us take our ability to see the colours of the rainbow for granted. We need to treasure this ability. Recently I was chatting to my nephew Kaleb who commiserated about his inability to enter various vocations due to his serious colour blindness. Vocations such as the police work, electronics, and others professions reliant - [Seven Sisters Looking South](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/seven-sisters-looking-south) - For Sale - Inquire Framed 13 by 17 by 1 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Impressionist Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2016 Description: This painting is painted with encaustic wax and pigments on board. The odd title is referring to the beautiful South Down national Park with the Seven Sisters group of chaulk faced hills that - [South Down Summer](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-down-summer) - For Sale - Inquire Framed 10 by 12 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Impressionist Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2015 Description: Encaustic on board. - [South Downs V](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-v) - For Sale - Inquire Framed 10 by 12 in. Encaustic on Board Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2016 Description: This is an encaustic painting depicting the rolling hills and pastures of the south downs in south east Engalnd. - [Blue Heron](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/blue-heron) - For Sale - Inquire Unframed 14 by 20 in. Encaustic on board Style: Contemporary Realism Subject: Wildlife Year Created: 2016 - [Blue Reeds](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/blue-reeds) - For Sale - Inquire Framed 12 by 16 in. Encaustic on board Style: Expressionist Subject: Nature Year Created: 2016 - [Royal Ascot, A touch of Class](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-ascot-a-touch-of-class) - Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting and spending the day at Royal Ascot with two girlfriends. As we were in the Queen Anne enclosure, hat and formal dress were mandatory. Now my artist eye was in overdrive with all the feathers, curls, and textiles on the heads of bejewelled ladies. What colour there was - [Into the Downs](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/into-the-downs) - For Sale - Inquire 5 by 7 in. Encaustic on encaustic paper Subject: Landscape Year Created: 2016 Description: Into the Downs - [Olive Grove](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/olive-grove) - For Sale - Inquire 5 by 8 in. Encaustic on encaustic paper Description: Olive Grove - [South Downs III](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-iii) - For Sale - Inquire 8 by 8 in. Encaustic on canvas Description: South Downs III - [South Downs V](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/south-downs-v-2) - For Sale - Inquire 10 by 12 in. Encaustic on board Description: South Downs V - [A Hunt for the Just Right Light](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-hunt-for-the-just-right-light) - There is a small pond in front of Brighton’s beautiful Royal Pavilion. I have been trying to obtain just the right light for a photo reflecting this impressive structure. I have painted a similar picture in the past but wanted a different view and lighting so went off early this sunny morning and was able - [Fishing at Dawn](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/fishing-at-dawn) - For Sale - Inquire Unframed 14 by 18 Encaustic on Board Style: Impressionist Subject: Aquatic Year Created: 2014 Description: This is a painting which was underlaid with watercolor on fine paper and then encaustic paints and wax were added to enhance it. Artist's Comments: The encaustic wax gives this pieces a misty effect which I love. - [Horsham Quilters guild talk](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/horsham-quilters-guild-talk) - On May 23rd I drove with a friend to the Horsham Quilters Guild day to listen to a talk by Jan Beany, one of the two artists known as Double Trouble. These two artists have over 20 books to their credit and travel the world to teach various textile techniques. i have had the pleasure - [Royal Pavillion all Lite up](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-pavillion-all-lite-up) - On January13th we attended a birthday party being held in the beautiful grounds of Brighton's Royal Pavilion. Each year they have an ice rink and surrounding marquees with a restaurant. I loved the way they bathed the Pavillion in lights which changed as you watched. They gave this beautiful old building a new look. I - [Back in th saddle](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/back-in-th-saddle) - After a very busy time in BC which ended with a super trip to the Sechelt meeting of the surface design group, we are back in Brighton. Having survived a week of jet lag, we went to the opening of the Brighton and Hove Arts Council show last night where I have several pieces. One - [White Rock](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/white-rock) - We are here at our Canadian home in White Rock. Although it has been a wet spring here, there have been sunny days as week. This morning walk along the ocean front was a delight. I so enjoyed the sun and shadows on the water as well as the glisten of it on the large - [Valentino!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/valentino) - I attended a wonderful presentation of Valentino, Master of Couture at the Somerset House, London on February 12th. What a wonderful display of his beautiful gowns which were designed over the past 40+ years. So many famous people wore his designs and I can see why. The gowns were amazingly beautiful with lace, jewels, and - [Freshen up by taking a new course or workshop](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/freshen-up-by-taking-a-new-course-or-workshop) - What ever walk of life you tread, it is often the case that a short influx of new ideas or a repeat and refresher of old ones can be just what you need to get going. We have all faced times when we struggle with blocks, be it a writer's block, artistic, or day to - [working towards goals](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/working-towards-goals) - Having goals in life gives you something to strive for, to look forward to each morning and to celebrate once these are achieved. The goals can vary from losing weight, which is a perpetual one with me, to learning new skills, traveling to new places , etc. When I lack inspiration to paint or do - [A summer of travel and art](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-summer-of-travel-and-art) - Since my last blog, we traveled later then usual to Canada due to the death of my father in law. We traveled to the Calgary Stampede for pre booked events with friends from England after which I attended the encaustic camp in Seattle Washington. As I paint with encaustics as well, this week long immersion - [Turner and the sea](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/turner-and-the-sea) - Wow, turners seas are so dramatic and full of action. On the 15th my husband and I visited the show, Turner and the Sea at Greenwich. It had mainly his large oils which gave me goose bumps. The energy that oozed out was amazing. He had many layers of oil put on with his great - [Wonderful Norfolk](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/wonderful-norfolk) - I am just completing a three day oil painting course with a wonderful teacher and artist, Martin Kinnear. It is on abstraction with oil painting. My brain is stuffed full of his teachings. While staying at his old studio which is rented out to students, I took a walk in the morning and met a - [Volcanos and Stars](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/volcanos-and-stars) - Here we are having s warm sunny break in Tenerife on the Canary Islands which is just off the coast of Africa at 23 degrees from the equator for you folks who may wonder. I had no idea of these facts until yesterday afternoon and evening when we took a volcano and star gazing tour - [Wrapped in Wax](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/wrapped-in-wax) - What a lovely three days in an encaustic workshop with Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch. It was held in a roaring rain storm on West Vancouver's waterfront. Encaustic (wax painting) can be used with various types of mixed media. The glow of the wax adds a lovely dimension to art. - [A day with former collegues](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-day-with-former-collegues) - Attending a lunch with former colleagues can be fun. When it involves displaying art, it becomes even more interesting. This is what happened with the work safe retirees semi annual lunch. It was great fun to be asked to show what I had been up to with my art. Such positive feedback sure can fire - [Getting wired up](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/getting-wired-up) - A day with fellow artist Joanne Waters in West Vancouver showed those of us there, the diversity of art. Joanne makes beautiful wire sculptures which she sells. I must say that you need to get your hands and wrists in shape to do this on a regular basis. This little pot which I produced took - [Charging one's creative soul](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/charging-ones-creative-soul) - There is nothing more rewarding and fun then spending a day out with a soul mate who is also a wonderful artist. That is exactly what happened yesterday when my dear friend, Anni Hunt Martin and I spent the afternoon wandering around the magnificent acres of Vancouver's Van Dussen Gardens. They have had a wonderful - [Reeds on red](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/reeds-on-red-2) - My piece which I have titled, 'Reeds on Red', is finally finished after dozens of hours of work. It is hand stitched mainly on painted silk. The size is 30 x 48 inches so required many hours of stitching. It will go into two shows in 2013 here in Canada with the Cutting Edge Artists. - [Saltspring island art](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/saltspring-island-art) - From September 29-31st I attended a two day workshop given by Jason Pollan on mixed media. The aim was to extend ones comfort zone in art. We'll, the few studies created certainly did that as these two pieces can attest to. They are not my usual style. It is nice to be able to sit - [Retirement party](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/retirement-party) - Last night I attended a retirement party with people from my former employer, the WCB, for my former coworkers, Eric Fielder and his wife Debra. It was lovely seeing many faces from the past. It was also amazing to hear how we used to work and how technology has changed everything. It was a most - [A wet welcome back to England](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-wet-welcome-back-to-england) - Well, we had a lovely flight home only to discover a rather wet carpet under the Eve's. Apparently the hot water cylinder had cracked and started to leak after my father in law turned on the heat the week before. Luckily the rug soaked up most of it and it did not go through the - [Photo to stitch to encaustic](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/photo-to-stitch-to-encaustic) - Brighton photographer, Nick Ford, and I work together on occasion. He forwarded this lovely close up photo of a sculpture which is on the Brighton sea front. In order to understand the full sculpture, I have included a photo I took of it in it's entirety. It is affectionately known as 'the donut'. I have - [Painting the pub](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/painting-the-pub) - We had the results and party for the 'painting the pub competition' with my DuPont art club. It took place at the Duke of Wellington where we have a permanent gallery for our art. The patrons of the pub voted over the past two months on their favourite painting. I was fortunate enough to have - [Four sisters in a London phone box](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/four-sisters-in-a-london-phone-box) - A delightful yearly gathering of my three sisters included a theatre weekend in London and tours of the cities treasures. After a delightful lunch with our husbands and the Van der Welle's, it culminated with the four of us fitting rather tightly into a London red phone box! - [Catherine Nicholas demo](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/catherine-nicholas-demo) - Our local art store chain has a series of free demos using many types of art processes. To my delight, I saw that Catherine was listed as one of the presenters on march 23rd and immediately signed up. Catherine is a well known textile artist and teacher and one not to be missed. She is - [Art pick up](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/art-pick-up) - On march 18th I drove down to the lovely La Conner area of Washington, just south of our White Rock home in order to pick up my piece of art which was shown at the recent successful show of students of Gail Harker Everette Washington. The drive to the La Conner area is so beautiful - [Read on Red Show](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/read-on-red-show) - The Cutting Edge Art Group is having a show at the Squamish library foyer gallery in British Columbia from February 5th to march 4th. It is called Read on Red. I have a piece in it which is also featured on the invitation called Reeds on Red. With all that hand sewing, it took a - [Artstudio iPad painting](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/artstudio-ipad-painting) - On this sunny day, I played with art on my iPad with friends. I have used the 'Brushes' app in the past and still enjoy using it. I discovered a new app for me called Artstudio. I found it to be a more advanced app which was also easy to use. It could be a - [The sky fell](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-sky-fell) - Gee, in about 12 hours we had about 6 inches of snow come down. As usual, roads were a mess, airports closed, schools closed, etc. and more is forecast in the next few days. This is an adventure. I have been painting it. - [Solstice](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/solstice) - This morning I awoke early and lay in bed listening to the morning singing of the birds. Their music was so cheerful and melodic. It makes one love nature and appreciate what we have in life. Here in England, we are once again having dreadful floods in sections of this country. In America they continue - [The Queens Gallery](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-queens-gallery) - On may 28th I visited the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace to see the wonderful show called 'the Art of Tutor and Stuart Fashion. It is a stunning exhibition of paintings of glorious clothing and textiles as well as actual pieces of clothing and textiles. It is on until October 6, 2013. On the same day, - [Complex Threads](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/complex-threads) - Today is the start of the art show, 'Complex Threads' being held at the Schack Art Center in Everette Washington. It involves former students of the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts. I have a piece called 'Galaxy'. In the show and hope that friends in Canada and the USA will be able to visit - [New Years](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/new-years) - My husband Chris and I celebrated the coming of the new year with friends. Looking back over 2012, I feel very blessed and thankful to have had the opportunities to share my art with others, to travel to various places in the world and to be surrounded by loving family and friends. - [People's day](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/peoples-day) - On Saturday the 15th Brighton and Hove celebrated People's day with dozens of organisations and groups performing or displaying their organisations, works and talents. Thousands attended with kids playing in the makeshift playgrounds, food courts busily selling all sorts of food and singers and dancers strutting their stuff. We at DuPont art had about six - [Painting and stitching workshop](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/painting-and-stitching-workshop) - On July 13 gave a workshop sponsored by the Brighton embroiders guild here in Patcham. It was so much fun teaching a group of enthusiastic and talented stitchers how to paint on watercolor paper, bond it to calico and stitch it. They were soon having great fun in adding sheers and threads for embellishment. It - [Breaking Boundaries Summer School](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/breaking-boundaries-summer-school) - From July 22nd to July 26th I had the pleasure in attending the Textile Study Group's summer school which was held at Harper Adams University in Schropshire, UK. The theme of the summer school was 'Breaking Boundaries'. There were three members teaching that week. I had signed up with Anne Wheeler who was looking at - [DuPont art group annual show](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/dupont-art-group-annual-show) - August has rolled around again with the art group I belong to having their annual show. For those of you who wander into a gallery or an art show, little do you possibly appreciate the time and work it takes to prepare for a show, this one was three days long complete with the service - [The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-burning-of-the-houses-of-lords-and-commons) - Norfolk painting school teaches an on line instruction from oil painting master painter, Martin Kennard. He teaches painting the way of the old masters. I have just completed my study of the Turner painting on the Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons. This was a very complex study which required a wide range - [Outside the Box show and Reeds on Red Show](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/outside-the-box-show-and-reeds-on-red-show) - When it doesn't rain, it pours! I have been fortunate enough to be involved in not one but two textile shows in BC which will show concurrently. I helped to hang both shows. The first one was at the Kay Meek Centre where my piece Reeds on Red is hung in West Vancouver and runs - [Angelus by Millet](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/angelus-by-millet) - As part of my series, Painting the Masters, I have just completed this picture which was inspired by Millet's Angelus. This is part of a series under the able direction of Martin Kinnear, oil painter and teacher in Norfolk, UK. This painting was completed in 1859 on commission but never collected. It was then named - [Textiles Gone Wild](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/textiles-gone-wild) - Spending a day teaching others in new ways to work with textiles can be both educationsl and inspiring. That is what happened this last Saturday when I taught a group of ladies from the Brighton Embroiders Guild. We spent the day investigating various ways of working with dissolvable papers, bona web, lutradure, fibretex, tyvec, etc. - [Art comes in many forms](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/art-comes-in-many-forms) - A couple of days ago I had the pleasure of celebrating the 72nd birthday of my friend Carol Cleveland. For those who don't know Carol, she was and is the only female member of the Monty Python group, Carol is listed an actress and comedian. She joined the Pythons over 50 years ago and has continued - [Victoria and Albert museum](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/victoria-and-albert-museum) - Earlier this month I spent a splendid day with textile friend Donna Jones viewing the 80's fashion retrospective show called Club to Catwalk. We also took in the lovely the pearl show. Seeing two in one day kept us on our toes. The fashion show was amazing to see. It continues until February 16th. The - [Brighton and Hove Arts Council annual Show](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/brighton-and-hove-arts-council-annual-show) - I have been assisting Tina Stiles with the organising of the BHAC art show which will take place April 8-12, 2014. There is much to be done for such a large show. I was pleased that the committee chose my painting of the Royal Pavilion for the private invitations. If my friends are here in - [Royal Pavilion painting](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/royal-pavilion-painting) - In my previous post, the picture of my painting did not transfer and being less then capable of fixing it, I will just add the picture of the painting here. A fees weeks ago I was travelling home on the Brighton bus when we passed the Royal Pavilion. As I looked I realised what a - [Great design endures](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/great-design-endures) - As an artist, we appreciate the power of great design in our work. It just makes things so much more successful be it a piece of art or equipment. My husband and I just purchased two folding Bromton bikes and I am amazed at how this 25 year old design is so exceptional. It has - [Creative Stitching and Hobbycraft show at the Excel Center, London](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/creative-stitching-and-hobbycraft-show-at-the-excel-center-london) - Yesterday I meandered my way through the trains and tubes to the Excel Centre in east London to attend the Creative Stiches and Hobbycraft show. I was there to help fellow textile artist Bobby Britnell in her booth which was to support her charity, 'Hands up for Ugands'. It was lovely to see Bobby again - [Paper, paint and stitch with Leslie Irving](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/paper-paint-and-stitch-with-leslie-irving) - On April 5th I had the pleasure of presenting my Paper, Paint and Stitch workshop at Leslie Irving's Studio in Chewton Mendip, Sommerset. What a fun group of textile artists attended. Leslie spoiled us with an amazing lunch. Her studio is in the midst of a fabulous garden which would inspire anyone to do great - [Artists Open Houses](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/artists-open-houses) - It is now the calm before the storm with the opening of the Brighton Festival Artist Open Houses which I am in. This is a huge month long event during the year and a busy one for artists. I was asked to help organise a new artists open house here in Patcham last summer. It - [Chagall Windows at All Saints Church Tudeley, Kent, UK](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/chagall-windows-at-all-saints-church-tudeley-kent-uk) - Recently I spent a lovely day with two girlfriends looking at the magnificent Chagall stained glass windows in the wee little All Saints Church located in the middle of the beautiful Kent countryside. We were the only ones there so we were able to sit and sketch some of these windows, absorbing the peace and reverence of this chapel. Marc - [Silhouettes in a regency Mansion](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/silhouettes-in-a-regency-mansion) - Today I enjoyed a at the regency house in Brighton on silhouettes which were all the rage in regency times. We were shown two machine used in past times to help produce these lovely pieces. They were also painted as well as cut out of card stock. Hand in hand with the silhouettes was a - [New Gallery Show](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/new-gallery-show) - I have a few pieces including oils, encaustics and textiles, going into a show at the Paul Badham Gallery in Haywards Heath in East Sussex, UK. The opening is October 4th at noon which should be fun. All are welcome. - [Knitting and Stitching Show](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/knitting-and-stitching-show) - A few days ago I treated myself with a trip to the Knitting and Stitching show at the very impressive and huge Alexander Palace in London. This yearly show is absolutely packed with impressive displays of contemporary textile works from artists who are from around the world. It also has ongoing workshops for the four - [Put a little jelly in your Teaching](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/put-a-little-jelly-in-your-teaching) - Artists work with the darndest materials. I think that the most unusual of late was artists making a pot full of jelly on a flat tray, painting it with acrylic paints and taking contact prints from it. Being a desert person, I would have likely added cream and dug in but no, one must not - [Down a Country Lane](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/down-a-country-lane) - Ahh, we have survived Christmas celebrations and set out for a walk in the country lanes surrounding our family's home north of London. It is late December and the land is resting from crops. Only a few birds welcome us but on the horizon walks a vision of a typical English horse woman hacking out - [A Little Bit of Teaching](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-little-bit-of-teaching) - I have just finished a two day demo/art show under the Master Artist umbrella for our White Rock library here in Canada. Being put under a master artist umbrella was humbling when looking at the company that I shared. I had two school classes to teach aged 8 and 11 and was given around 30 - [The Stunning Art of Las Vegas](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-stunning-art-of-las-vegas) - We recently returned from a one week holiday trip to Las Vegas in the company of my sister Pat and brother in law Gord who acted as our tour guides. My husband had never experienced the place and was blown away from this unique experience which he described as over the top but in a - [Holiday and hacked](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/holiday-and-hacked) - My sisters and I enjoyed a few days in La Connar, Washington's tulip festival which was so colorful and stunning. It is an inspiration for art. Unfortunately when we got back home here in Vancouver, we discovered that my email has been hacked. Please ignore the requests for money from any Ukrainians or aliens. Sorry for - [The beauty of Historic places](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/the-beauty-of-historic-places) - A visit to the Royal Albert Hall has been on my bucket list for some time. I took advantage to see a wonderful dance theater production of the Follies which was only being shown for one day with two shows. We went to the matinee and enjoyed a walk through Hyde Park which was magnificent - [Brighton Festival Artists Open Houses](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/brighton-festival-artists-open-houses) - Yesterday was the opening of the Ascention Arts and Patcham Artists open houses where I have work on display. The private views were on Friday night which meant dashing from one to the other to attend both which was just a little hectic. I have yet to invigilate at both these places so look forward - [Rudyard Kiplings' Bateman Home](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/rudyard-kiplings-bateman-home) - A few days ago, we visited the fabulous former country home of the famous writer Rudyard Kipling. The house, called Batemans, is located in Kent, UK. and was given to the National Trust by his daughter many years ago. The house is very large surrounded by beautiful gardens. In touring the fully furnished rooms, filled - [Bath Abbey](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/bath-abbey) - Last week on our way back from a Christmas present run to St Ives for our daughter and grand daughter, we stopped by Wells in Sommerset Uk and stayed with friends for a couple of nights What a treat we had in a trip to Bath for a night at the theater, a trip through - [Such a Lovely Place](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/such-a-lovely-place) - Escaping the winter weather was a treat for us and what better way then venturing to some place new which is sunny and warm. So it was with our trip to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Little did I expect to see the remnants of the ancient volcanoes and piles of jagged lava beds beside - [Alice in Wonderland](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/alice-in-wonderland) - This year marks the 150th anniversary of the writings of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. This much loved book has taken many a child and even adult into the magic land of rabbits, mice, cats and more. What a grand imagination Lewis had. Do you remember pretending stories as a child? Hold on to - [Edge of the Forest Exhibition coming to BC!](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/edge-of-the-forest-exhibition-coming-to-bc) - I am delighted to announce that the traveling Canadian Textile Art show with the Surface Design Association is coming to Alberta and BC next year. At present it is traveling in Ontario and then to Newfoundland in the fall. Many of the pieces have been created by BC artist members. My piece called Aspens is - [A Taste of Brighton](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/a-taste-of-brighton) - The Brighton and Hove Arts Festival begins the second of May and continues for the whole month. During this time there are all sorts of artistic venues with dance, concerts. plays, etc. There are also hundreds of Artists Open Houses throughout the area which are open on weekends for one to enjoy. I am fortunate - [Aspens](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/aspens) - Framed 28 by 16 by 1 in. Mixed Media on Paper Style: Expressionist Subject: Forrest Year Created: 2014 Description: This is a mixed media piece including paper, paint and stitch. It was created for the across Canada show by the Surface Design Association which goes on tour starting in 2015. Artist's Comments: This subject originally was - [After Snowfall](https://www.judyalexanderartist.com/after-snowfall) - For Sale - Inquire Unframed 4 by 6 in. Encaustic on Card Style: Canadian Subject: Nature Year Created: 2015 Description: This little piece of encaustic art is going to be sent as a Christmas card to friends. . It is made of encaustic card, oil/wax encaustic bars and applied with an iron and stylus. 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With everything so dour and stressful, I needed my art to venture into a sideline of fun and frolics that two uninhibited ladies could find themselves in. These are done on my iPad Pro and have been printed into cards and small giclee framed pieces. The are for sale everywhere the mail will carry them. The card prices are £2.50 or 5 cards for £10 plus postage. The giclee pieces are on Mounts (Mats in North America) and mailed this way to make it easier for postage with no chance of breakage. the size is 8″ by 11″. The price is £40.00 plus postage. I hope these ladies give you a chuckle. 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