When I got home to my teeny tiny apartment I could actually hear Garfield yowling behind the door. Garfield is a large orange tabby (just like the cartoon Garfield) and like his namesake, Garfield is entirely obsessed with food. I’ve had lots of cats and every cat I’ve had loved food and looked forward to… Continue reading Lizard Girl – 2
It’s about 7:30pm and I’m taking my break. The sun is setting and I like how it looks making the mountains pink then orange then finally purple. I work at Denver International Airport. I’m a bartender at the Coors Silver Bullet Bar which is a popular sports bar and often very crowded. But it’s Tuesday… Continue reading Lizard Girl – 1
The piece, “Untethered” was created as a way to find peace with my difficult young adult years. This is the back story.
“Untethered” is a personal piece I created as part of the course I’m taking, “Befriending Your Shadow” with Erika Cleveland.
TMexican Folk Art Cat, “Susie” with traditional Tonala patterns and motifs. Watercolor on paper. 8.5” x 11” (22cm x 28cm)
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Rules of the Road. Watercolor on paper. 11”x9.5” (28cm x 24cm).
A few years ago I was in a vintage store and found a floatation cushion with this print.
It probably dates to the 1960s (dig the motorboat!) I was so charmed by the artwork and design. It reminds me of my midwestern childhood, vacations spent near lakes, and the fun I had.
Tonala Cat #15. Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5”.
I’ve never seen a lynx painted in the Tonala style much less on a cat. I love the blue color.
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Tonala Cat #14, “Steff.” Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5”.
Although Tonala pottery can come in a variety of colors, they traditionally the yellow grey color of the native clay decorated with warm reds, grey blue, and black.
So I was delighted to find this green tonala cat!
I named this cat “Steff” in honor of Steph Brady, the artist who owns in Green Cat Gallery in Salida, Colorado. And, yes, Steph really does paint green cats!
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Tonala Tortoise with traditional motifs and patterns. Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5” (28cm x 22cm).
Backstory: I was walking in my neighborhood when I noticed what looked like a large rock moving in someone’s yard. It was a tortoise! A very friendly tortoise. It walked right up to the fence and gave me a good look. I was charmed. I had no idea tortoises could be so friendly and charismatic. My tortoise friend inspired this painting.
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
Alley Artifacts #13 Maine. Watercolor on paper. 8.5″x 11″ 22cm x 28cm).
Sights and scenes from my 2019 trip to Maine. We spent most of our time in Camden and Rockport.
The lovely mermaid was on the outer wall of the gift shop and restaurant at the Owls Head Lighthouse Museum complex. Credit to Christine Anderson who painted the mural. While I did take a sightseeing cruise, I was way too seasick to take any pictures. I will never be a good sailor.
