An Abstract Just Off the Easel

The best gift under the tree!  There's nothing like original art!  Just off the easel and ready to hang!  Available at The Shops of DCI, Memphis.

Hue Knew?

36 x 36 oil on linen gallery wrap

by Judy Nocifora

Great Eggs'spectations at St. George's Art Show and Sale 2015

Thank you to St. George's Independent School for a great 2015 fall art show!  Pleased that the painting below found a home.

Great Eggs'spectations

20 x 20 x 1.5 oil on linen gallery wrap

by Judy Nocifora

For pricing and commissions by Judy Nocifora Studio:  email -  judynocifora@mac.com

Winter, Winter Go Away

Ah… summer will come!  Here's a little warmth for all those in cold, snowy places!

Having a Beach Blast

12 x 16 oil on linen panel

©Judy Joy Nocifora

SOLD

A MORE THAN BUSY FALL!

A More Than Busy Fall!

I can't believe it is taken me so long to get back to my blog!   But…whew!  I am breathing a little better after a more than busy fall filled with a lot of work and a little bit of travel.  In November, I had three shows to hang all in one week and several commissions to finish.  So there was oodles of painting going on in September and October to get ready for these shows.


I am excited to share with you some of my favorite, recent paintings.  Had such fun painting them all!  

Into the Quiet
36 x 36 oil on gallery wrap canvas
©Judy Joy Nocifora

 

Eggs'spectations

20 x 20 oil on linen gallery wrap canvas

©Judy Joy Nocifora

Catchin' Some Rays

20 x 20 oil on gallery wrap canvas

©Judy Joy Nocifora

High Cotton

18 x 18 oil on linen gallery wrap canvas

©Judy Joy Nocifora

Nest Eggs'traordinaire

18 x 18 oil on linen gallery wrap canvas

©Judy Joy Nocifora

ART????

Love this and it is so true!  So… for all my artists and collector friends, you know the feeling!

Wall to Wall in Italy

Wall to Wall in Italy

12x16" oil on linen panel

©Judy Joy Nocifora

Nothing speaks to a painter more than scenes like this in Italy.  Capturing the effect of light with paint is an exciting challenge for the painter.  

Winter Birds at Bozarts Gallery

Winter Birds

Winter Birds - 5 x 5 oil on gallery wrap canvas

by ©Judy Joy Ncoifora

Thank you Bozarts Gallery!  I am happy that all four "Winter Birds" in your December Miniature Show found a home.

Henrietta

Henrietta from Judy Joy Nocifora Studio on Square Market

Cow'll Me Irresistible on Square Market

White Orchids and Blue Willow

White Orchids and Blue Willow 

©Judy Joy Nocifora Studio

14x14" oil on linen canvas panel

I have several orchid plants and it is so exciting when those gorgeous blooms burst forth from their little green pods.  The white phalaenopsis orchids are a challenge to paint.  They are delicately luminous and white,  yet they reflect colors and have subtle shadows.  The Blue Willow cup is from my mother's collection.  It is extremely thin porcelain and very old.  This painting is framed in a fabulous wide silver floater frame and available at The Shops of DCI.  If you have not been by The Shops of DCI, you are missing one of Memphis' finest shops where you will find gorgeous furniture, art, and wonderful gifts for the home and a collection of personal gifts.  Gifted designer, Terri Panitz and staff are ready to assist you with all your home design needs.  

Happy to Announce....

I am happy to announce that High Horse Gallery in Greenville, Alabama will represent my work.  This is a gorgeous gallery and it is an honor to be among many other fine artists there.  High Horse Gallery's grand opening reception is Tuesday, October 29.  Don't miss it if you are in the area or traveling in the area.  It is going to be grand!

Available at High Horse Gallery

Pansy Potpourri ©Judy Joy Nocifora

11 x 14

Oil on linen

Mooo...orning

Mooo...ornin'   SOLD

14x14" oil on linen

by 

Judy Joy Nocifora

I loved painting this cow!   It was such a gorgeous site early in the morning out in the pasture in Blue Ridge, GA.  I had the pleasure of painting in Blue Ridge, Georgia's Plein Air Paint Out in the Fall of 2012.  It is a fun filled event...relaxed, no pressure... just painting with a great group of painters.  I met some wonderful folks:  Durinda Cheek, Marsha Savage, Lynn Asselta, Carolyn Molder, Candy Crawford, and Barbara Byant, to name a few.  Painting this cow reminded me of the wonderful time I had there in the mountains.  I didn't get to paint in this year's event as I was in Cape Cod, but I hope to get to Blue Ridge, Georgia again sometime to enjoy the beauty of the mountains,  and enjoy the great painter company!

Pansy Potpourri I

 Pansy Potpourri I -  by Judy Joy Nocifora ©2012

Oil on linen panel - 10 x 12" (framed) 

"My new j joynocifora painting! The photo doesn't do it justice."  Thanks Judy!

(From collector and friend, Gina Stokes Buck)

Thank you, Gina!

New "Visual Language Magazine" from CFAI

Visual Language Magazine from CFAI

I just wanted to share a beautiful, new, online, visual art magazine from CFAI (Contemporary Fine Art International) several months ago.  Their publications include the March, April and May issues.  Yours truly has a half-page entry in the issue shown below, along with many other artist friends that you will quickly recognize.  Enjoy!

Click on this link to view the May issue:  http://issuu.com/cfai.co/docs/visuallanguage/1

"Journey West"

Judy Joy Nocifora (left) and Carmen Sharpe

Near Flagstaff, Arizona, March 18, 2011

After our first night in Oklahoma City, our second stop on our "Journey West" with my friend and artist pal, Denise Rose, was Albuquerque to visit my sweet friend from high school, Carmen Sharpe. We enjoyed dinner in Old Town Albuquerque and a visit to a gallery to see some of her beautiful artwork.

Friday morning, we continue west through New Mexico, Flagstaff and finally late afternoon we arrive at our destination in Scottsdale, Arizona.

We look forward to studying with Jennifer McChristian at the Scottsdale Arts School all next week. Jennifer is an accomplished, award winning artist and our topic of study is "plein air" painting. We can hardly wait for Monday and the beginning of our workshop! So excited!!

"Tea for Two?"

"Tea for Two?" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6" oil on museum quality linen panel

$99.00 (unframed)

These are some of my favorite cup and saucer sets. Actually they might just be my favorite because I like the ostrich design and the colors. The cups are surprisingly thin and light. Also, the handles have an unusual shape. I really enjoy holding these cups and drinking from them.

Oh yes, and my mom gave them to me so that makes them very special also. Hope all who are in the snow and cold areas of the country are staying warm, enjoying their favorite beverage...perhaps from their favorite cup!

"The Greatest Gift"

"The Greatest Gift" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6 oil on museum quality linen panel (unframed)

This painting reminds me of a time when a grade school friend gave me a beautifully wrapped gift. When I opened it, inside was a card with "love" written on it. My friend explained that she wanted to buy me something, but her dad lost his job and she did not have any money to buy me a gift. Of course, I will never forget this gift or this friend and as we all know, the best gifts really are free! "LOVE" pass it on! It is the greatest gift you can ever receive!

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"What A Kick!"

"What a Kick!" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6 oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

Here I am again! Enjoying our snow here while painting this warm, sunny, inviting scene. I suppose you might say that an artist can have the best of many worlds right before them. Now what could be better than that? I am enjoying painting more of the human figure these days.

Your comments are invited and welcome!

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"Ocoee River Paddlers"

"Ocoee River Paddlers" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

8x10" oil on linen panel (unframed)

The Ocoee River is a premier, scenic whitewater rafting site in Southeastern Tennessee. My husband and I travel the highway along the river each year on our way to the mountains and it is a treat to stop and watch all the rafters and kayakers making their way down river. It seems as though these guys made it through the rough part just fine. Yippee!

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"Best Pals" SOLD

"Best Pals" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6" oil on linen panel (unframed)

Some paintings just seem to evoke such a strong emotional response. This one does for me. A beautiful young girl and her dad are spending some quiet time together adrift on the river. Of course the other pal that completes the friendship is their cherished dog, who doesn't want to be left behind.