Cain Art Studio on Calaveras Arts Council Artists
Studio tour September 28 and 29th, 2013.
Foothill artist Judie Cain will be opening the doors
of her art studio- Cain Art Studio - one last time for the September 28/29th
Calaveras Arts Council Studio Tour. Though this will be Judie’s last year, it
by no means signals the end of her art career, quite the contrary. Judie, painting
since her youth has broken new ground.
Judie’s chosen medium of oil has allowed her to stay
true to her love of nature, the beauty and energy it possesses, yet her style has slowly
transformed from a studio atmosphere style working from staged set ups and
photographs to her true passion, painting on the go – known as plein air. While
studio painting allowed Judie to spend time perfecting her work, creating
levels of depth to her vibrant paintings, plein air has taught her to seize the
moment when the world touches her heart with beauty and to paint from the soul.
In the summer of 2013 Judie had the opportunity to
paint in ‘real time’ in Calaveras Big Trees - the fruits of her labor proudly
on display in the entry building of Big Trees with a home to be in
the new visitor center under construction. This experience being nothing short
of “spiritual” Judie has embarked on a new adventure - experiencing the world,
connecting with nature and breathing life into a painting. Hence the last year
of the Cain Art Studio on the Artist Studio Tour as Judie will be selling her
studio to explore more.
Judie has invited her friend and fellow artist
Barbara Conley to join her on this last tour, which incidentally will be
Barbara’s first participation in a studio tour.
Barbara has been painting since she was young
enjoying the composition and intricacies of animals at play and at rest, as well
as landscapes and buildings with historical character. Drawn to winter scenes
when painting landscapes with acrylics Barbara captures the awe and mystery of
a somber winter day yet breathes life into that same day capturing the light as
it glimmers on the snow or the soft flakes as they fall from the sky.
Barbara’s love of detail is evident in her genuine
portrayal of animals. Each hair, each wrinkle, the minute way a breeze floats
over their fur, all captured with a stroke of her fine brush, a flick of her
wrist, as if you were gazing at a photo real enough to touch.
Recently Barbara was fortunate enough to attend a
course on wildlife photography, photographing animals from a preserve in
Montana – mountain lion, wolf, porcupine, coyote, grizzly, and more. The
artist’s renditions of these subjects will be unveiled on the artist studio
tour.
The Calaveras Arts Council Artist
Studio Tour is a self-guided car excursion on back roads to studios featuring
nearly 30 artists. Enjoy unique studios, meet the artists and learn about their
process. Buy art directly from them. Passports cost $10 per person and it is
made up in booklet form with directions, short bios and photos of artists’
works.
Call Calaveras Arts Council at (209) 754-1774, come by
Gallery Calaveras at 22 Main St. in San Andreas or pick up your passport from
any studio on the tour.
For more information on Judie Cain visit her website at www.cainart.com.
See both artists works in Town Hall Arts in Copper.
By, Judie Cain