From her earliest painting days as a student in Houston, Judy took to the outdoors. With an oversized canvas strapped to the top of her red Volkswagen, she found subjects in open fields, on the golf course, or along country roads—any place that caught her eye.
During the 1970’s, Judy worked for Ron Hall, owner of Hall Galleries in Ft. Worth, TX. It was during this time she had the opportunity to observe first hand the paintings of the American Impressionists, and study their use of color and technique. These proved to be important years in the development of her own style, and ignited a passion for painting that would last a lifetime.
With wind and changing light, painting outdoors definitely presents unique challenges. But it also gives life to the painting, a special attachment to the location, and memories that stick with the artist forever.
George's texture-filled paintings have become recognizable for their identifiable bold brushstrokes, rich color, and inspirational and playful titles.
“Everywhere I look, I am overwhelmed with the beauty of nature, and also the many colorful people who grace my life. I use the forms of nature as symbols for expression: pathways, clouds, mountains, sunlight and shadows, trees and flowing streams.
I love to record titles from rock music to hymns, books, movies, and TV, and then paint inspired by both the words and the music.”
—Judy Bynum George
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With wind and changing light, painting outdoors definitely presents unique challenges. But it also gives life to the paintings, a special attachment to the location, and memories that stick with the artist forever.
From her earliest painting days as a student in Houston, Judy took to the outdoors. With an oversized canvas strapped to the top of her red Volkswagen, she found subjects in open fields, on the golf course, or along country roads—any place that caught her eye.
During the 1970’s, Judy worked for Ron Hall, owner of Hall Galleries in Ft. Worth, TX. It was during this time she had the opportunity to observe the paintings of the American Impressionists, and study first-hand their use of color and technique. These proved to be important years in the development of her own style, and ignited a passion for painting that would last a lifetime.
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Judy captures North Georgia scenes that are increasingly endangered. She wants to create a record of what is today, in case it isn't tomorrow.
Donn J. Brous
Contact
- 706-244-9516 (call or text)
- judy@judybynumgeorge.com
- P.O. Box 643 Cleveland, GA 30528
Artist Bio
Judy Bynum George has taught at the college level, including LSU-Alexandria, LA, and Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, GA. Her work has been exhibited in fine art galleries throughout the Southeastern United States, including Abstein Gallery, Bobbie Gillis Gallery & Watson Gallery of Atlanta, GA, and Monty Stabler Galleries of Birmingham, AL. Her paintings were included in Southern Living’s Idea House magazine feature article on Chateau Élan Winery & Resort. Many of her paintings have made their way into private and corporate collections over the years, some of which include Dekalb Medical Center, The American Cancer Society, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA, and the Norrell Corporation.
Born: Shreveport, LA (1950)
B.A., Art/Art Education, Houston Baptist University (1972)
M.Ed., Art Education, University of North Georgia (1994)
Artist in Residence: Buisson Arts Center, Dahlonega, GA (2006-2007)