Inspiration comes to watercolor artist Judy Day in any number of ways. As she puts it, “I see a combination of colors, shapes or textures and they reach out and grab me.” At times these “combinations” occur when she paints a landscape plein air. At other times when she travels around the world. Or a barn or flower near her home may provide the inspiration. During September, Judy Day will be featured at Sutter Creek Gallery.
The artist loves learning new techniques and trying out various color combinations while painting daily, even if only for a few minutes. Day tackles a variety of subjects, including florals—sunflowers are a favorite subject—birds and other animals, vineyard scenes and other landscapes. She frequently paints water scenes, such as views along the Mokelumne River and at upcountry lakes. She employs hues both subtle and vibrant, varying them to suit the subject matter.
While Day has tried other media, and occasionally creates using graphite, watercolor is her passion. She likes “the way the pigments mix on the paper and flow from the tip of the brush. I can play for hours with paper, paint and water. Add some salt and a spray bottle and I’m set.” Her favorite materials are Arches 300 lb. cold pressed paper and Daniel Smith paints.
Judy Day is one of twenty artists represented by the Sutter Creek Gallery located at 40 Main Street in the heart of Sutter Creek. The business is open Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display are original paintings of all types, photographs, prints and cards, jewelry, pottery and gourds. Custom matting and framing services are also available. For additional information, call 209-267-0228, email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com, or visit www.suttercreekgallery.com.
"Lupin"
"Sunflowers"
"Fall into Water"
"Superbloom on the Mokelumne"
