In the Drawings Gallery, you can view examples of some of my lifelike pencil and ink drawings. See how I am able to capture the very ‘soul’ of the subject. Click here for examples and pricing.

Visit the Egg Gallery where Emu & Ostrich eggs are transformed into intricate and beautiful works of fine art! Click here for examples and pricing.

The Scrimshaw Gallery demonstrates my unique mastery of the ancient American folk art on many mediums. Click here for examples and pricing.

Finally, in the Photo Gallery my works of photographic art capture the magic of many worldwide travels and fun family nostalgia. I can preserve those memories for you, too. Rates & pricing for commissioned work can also be found here.

I just received the release to share this artwork,

wooden urns hand carved with these pets' images on them to cherish for a lifetime.

The guardian of these magnificent dogs says,

"The only close up picture I had [of Samantha] was just before she died.

I am so thankful for your talent in restoring her face to its full health and beauty with only my description.

Your love of dogs really shows in all the portraits you have so expertly done for my shelties."

1. In keeping with that, six days a week I send a one-liner email to anyone who requests it—to ‘jump-start’ the happiest and most productive day possible with some inspiration. There is always room for more ‘journeyers’ so just email me and I’ll be thrilled to welcome you aboard!!

2. Also I send a “prosperity” newsletter as a reminder of what is possible and motivation to stay ‘on track’. Please email me to receive this inspiration also!

3. In addition, I send a monthly ART newsletter sharing my latest creations. I would love to share with you, too. Just email me for this as well. Throughout the years I’ve been blessed with a natural ability to see the positive side of life. Along with this I have been inspired to create a variety of types of fine artwork. Beginning with pencil pet portraits and animal drawings, I also worked in ink. The fine detail I was able to achieve led to the technique of scrimshaw which I’ve also used on wood. Then I was motivated to create in the ‘magical’ medium of eggshells—what a joy! Most recently I’ve been working with digital photography of a variety of subjects including scenery, sunrises, flowers, travel and family. I consider all of this a huge adventure that I’m thrilled to be able to share with others worldwide, perhaps inspiring them to see the world in a new way.

Pet Portraits : I love being able to share my pet portrait drawings for many client friends who tell me these works of art are more 'alive' to them than the photographs I use to draw them. Having one or more of my drawings they say keeps the beloved companion with them for many years after they are gone. I get to know the animal or person whose portrait I’m drawing intimately and of course the better I know them the more life-like they become. Some times their inspiration even seems to help me move the pencil or pen on paper, filling the finished artwork with their very spirit!

Eggshell Carving : Carving on emu and ostrich eggshells seems to be the ultimate of fine art forms. It takes understanding the texture, depth and seeing in three dimensions to make a lifelike piece of fine artwork. It’s as if I’ve actually got my hands in that very fine eggshell and am sculpting. There are layers of color in the emu eggshell which go from very dark green into an inside layer of pure white. You can imagine that these layers are very thin and require a special high speed carving tool along with a very steady hand. The emu eggshell is so colorful there is no need to add any sort of artificial color. The ostrich eggshell has as many layers as well, although much thicker and they are only shades of ivory and white. Therefore the eggshell carvings I create become magnificent works of fine art when a light is inserted into them showing all the intricate shading and detail that I’m able to capture—whether it’s a pet portrait, animal, person, flower or scene. Drawing patterns for all types of eggshell carvers has been an especially satisfying enterprise. It is a joy for me to be able to inspire other egg carvers not only with my patterns but also with my personal attention to try and often excel in this thrilling & unique fine art eggshell carving.

Scrimshaw : One of the first American folk arts, scrimshaw, was what inspired me to begin my art adventure in earnest back in the 1980s. It is a tedious method of scratching a design onto a surface and filling it with color. I have most recently used this technique on wood to create priceless urns with pet portraits on them for a lasting and cherished memento of people’s beloved pets from cats to horses.

Photography : When I picked up my first real camera it felt like another natural and familiar way to capture the adventures of my family, scenery including flowers, animals and some inspiring sunrises and sunsets during my foreign and domestic travels. I was motivated to preserve my favorite family and travel photographs in collages finding that I prefer viewing them this way rather than in albums. Now I am also inspired to preserve these precious photos of family, pets and travel adventures on CDs and or DVDs not only for safe keeping but for easier viewing enjoyment as well.

Judy : Drawing, pets and animals, travel adventures, finding ways to be creative and seeing the positive side of life, hopefully inspiring others to do the same, have always been a part of who I am. It seems that I was always able to look at an animal, pet, person or even scenery and capture a life-like image using almost any medium, from pencil and paper to eggshells and even wood.

The idea of doing artwork all began during my grade school years when my pencil drawing, inspired by our family cat, earned me some acclaim. Eventually my creativity motivated me to develop patterns for hooking rugs, to bake specialty cakes, snow sculpt, create clothing, besides doing acrylic artwork, sculpture and enjoying my own dark room--the subjects for which were always inspired by pets, animals, family and travel adventures. Finally I realized that doing pet portraits of my own special companions as well as those of my friends’ was like therapy for them as it was for me. A natural result of this was the inspiration to carve portraits of pets on custom wooden urns.

A few comments from positive thinking fine art lovers:

Journeyers in Joy :

“Wow---this sounds fun and exciting!!!! “
“Now this does sound like fun!!! Send it on... “
“...you sent the invite at a time when I was searching for a more "meaningful" relationship within me.”
“I am reminded of the Prosperity I seek and the Prosperity I ALREADY have...”
“I'm delighted to play this empowering game.”
“I have the chance to do it again, with greater clarity and with your added enthusiasm to help me along.”
“Please include me in your abundance circle!”
“It sounds more and more cool!
“It is great when people can have a discussion with open minds…”
“Wow---how awesome to experience the support...”

Pet Portraits :

"...I think God has given you a gift of being the best at the animal portraits that you do.” "Your artwork has a prized spot in the bedroom where these two spoiled poochies sleep...”
“The dogs think that the public deserves this privilege [of seeing their pet portrait]!!” “...thank you for bringing us such joy with your artwork!"
“…with this pet portrait [our dog] continues to fill our home with her personality, charm and love just as if she was still with us.”
“You’re welcome to spotlight the picture you did of my [pets] kids. I can’t get over how accurate it is and how it captures their spiritual essences so completely…excellent work, my friend.”

Scrimshaw :

"The eagle [scrimshaw] is wonderful. It will surely be among my treasures!"
“I shall always cherish the [scrimshaw] powder horn as one of my treasures. I wish to thank you with all of my heart!"
“…I am so looking forward to the next piece [of scrimshaw] that you do for me."
"I treasure the scrimshaw...not only does her enormous talent shine through, but the depictions of my beloved dogs…both gone now and I miss them terribly…warms my heart whenever I wear it.”

Eggshell Carving :

“…your Egg [eggshell carving] resides in a place of honor along with my most treasured possessions."
“I am especially fond of my emu eggshell carving with a portrait of my pet shih tzu… It is a most beautiful and unusual piece of fine artwork, I would highly recommend Judy for any of your artwork as she is truly an artist extraordinaire."
“…amazing in capturing your loved ones with her artwork.”
“…the [ostrich eggshell carving] portrait of my parents… I would not part with it for the world. It is like having my Mother and Father in my living room, they are so realistic…the very best artwork...none equals hers."
"I cannot tell you what the egg [shell carving] and [carved wooden] plaque…of my dog mean to me every time I look at them. There could not be a better memorial for the wonderful life we shared together…proudly displayed in my living room… capturing the personality and love of my pet dog!"
“When I am a millionaire I want to have you create all my grandchildren on an egg! You really do awesome work and thanks for sharing!!!”
“Every time I see your newsletters or visit your websites I just want to run in my studio and dust off my drill and start carving. You inspire me so much!”
“That little girl is so cute....and you certainly captured her so well!”

Fine Artwork :

"It is hard to put into words what your artwork does for me and my grief work. I just have to say that you are an inspiration to my life and to my devotion and love to my animals…your artwork heals my heart and soul. I know I can just look into the eyes on your [carved wooden] urns or [pet] portraits and "see" them again. It helps to move me through my grieving process. Your artwork has truly healed me in many ways and allowed me to love others as well.”
“Your newsletter is fabulous.”
“Your work just keeps getting more spectacular…”
“AWESOME, as always. . . . I didn't know you'd branched into photography!”
“If it has anything to do with fine art, Judy is my choice.”
“It shall go on my “wall of fame” [pictures].”
“Can't wait to see your new drawings, your art work as usual is awesome. Keep up the good works. My print [eagle in flight] turned out so well in the framing, just gorgeous. I am very grateful to have one of your originals, not counting my egg, which will always be a treasure.”