Thursday Painting with Judy at Memphis Botanic Garden

Thursday's with Judy at Memphis Botanic Garden

February 22-March 22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

"In the Laurels" - 8x6" gouache on paper

©Judy Nocifora

Join in the fun with these stress free and casual painting classes designed to explore and practice the nuts and bolts of painting. These small classes allow Judy to give more individual attention and they are appropriate for All skill levels. Acrylic painters welcome, but instruction will be in oils. Judy is an award winning teacher and painter who has traveled and studied with some of today’s finest contemporary painters. She is thrilled to be able to share her expertise with you. Follow Judy on Instagram @joypainting or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/judy.nocifora 

Class size is limited! $235 MBG members - $260 non-members. For information, to register and receive a supply list, call Laurie at 901-636-4128

Deadline for registration is Thursday, February 15.

Color Workshop "Hue' Knew? at Memphis Botanic Garden

Hue’ Knew? Color Workshop    with  Judy Nocifora Tuesday/Friday - September 5, 8, 12 & 15 9:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden Last day to register - Tuesday, August 29   Hue Knew?36 x 36 Oil on Linen Gallery Wrap©Judy Nocifora A fun, lively and engaging workshop specially designed to explore in depth the world of color and color mixing. This is definitely not your usual color class! In addition to completing several paintings, you are sure to come away with some ‘hue’ knews, ah ha’s, and more confident color mixing for your paintings. This workshop has great benefit for both the beginner and experienced painter. No prior drawing experience is necessary; however, students should have a basic knowledge of working with oils or acrylics. Judy is an award-winning painter who has studied with some of today’s most accomplished master artists. See more of her work at www.jnocifora.blogspot.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Professional oil paint and medium is provided. Class size is limited; deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 29.  MBG member $185/non-members $225. Call 901-636-4128 for more information, supply list or to register.

News from Judy Nocifora Studio

Greetings Everyone!

So far this year, my little corner of the art world continues to be funfilled and a busy one. Painting classes and workshops are especially rewarding for me because of all the fine people who participate in these classes and workshops at Memphis Botanic Garden. A big thank you to all for always brightening my day with your presence.

Classes and Workshops

The current workshop, Landscapes and Seascapes ends this Friday, July 21st. Where did the time go? We are having too much fun to stop! A great group of painters have explored the elements of composition… editing and cropping photos, simplification, thumbnail sketches, value scale to color and paint application. Their work has been amazing!

Ongoing 9-Noon Thursday or Saturday, six-week session began on June 29/July1 and ends on Thursday/Saturday, August 3/5. There will be a two week break and the next six-week session begins on Thursday/Saturday, August 24/26.

During this break I look forward to a few days in the mountains with painter friends. Sure hoping we don't see a bear while we are out plein air painting! This photo was  posted on Facebook a few days ago by a friend. A large, furry bear visited her dinner picnic in the area where we are going.

Yikes!

My next once-a-month weekend class is Saturday, August 5 and Sunday August 6, 1-4:30 p.m.

There will be no “Workshop” in August, but an exciting one is scheduled for September! This workshop has been requested by a number of my current students. Watch your email for more information about this four session workshop, Hue’ Knew?

Exhibits

I am currently exhibiting in the following galleries: St. George’s Episcopal Church and Ava Maria Retirement Home. The exhibits run now through July 31. Drop in if you are in the area.

September Exhibit

Fratelli’s Cafe’ Gallery at Memphis Botanic Garden 

I am happy to announce  the following painters, from all of my classes will exhibit their work in Frateli’s Cafe’ Gallery in September.

Marcia Wunderlich, Meryl Rose, Steve Nelson, Theresa Jacques, Vance Boyd, Dannie Bottenfield, Ronna Woods, Kris Haefer, Patty McLaughlin, Peggy Veeser, Charlie Rogers, Martha Reardon, Chris Knauf, Katherine Lussier, Ann Connell, Lynn Reed, Andrea Kerlan, Lisa Street

Woodland Nest

Woodland Nest

24 x 36" Oil on linen

© Judy Nocifora

Jack, the Yellow Lab, Portrait

Honored to paint this handsome guy as a "bride to groom" wedding gift!

So special!!!!  Congratulations Casey and Trey!

Jack

20 x 16 oil on natural linen

© Judy Nocifora

ART Wild!

ART Wild!   Happy to be an artists in this celebration of the arts.

October at St George's Episcopal Church - Germantown, TN! Fourteen artists from the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee will be showing their works in our Gallery, and on October 7, at 7:30 p.m., we will host the Memphis-area premiere of Wes Ramsay and Tim Sharp's "Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass." The combination of the Rhodes Singers and Women's Chorus, a stellar group of local Bluegrass musicians, and the composer himself on banjo, will make this an evening to remember. A reception follows at 8:30 for artists and performers. So join us as we celebrate the arts at St George's Episcopal Church - Germantown, TN!