February Oil Painting Classes with Judy Nocifora

We have had two fabulous January & February classes. Come join us in March!!

Oil Painting with Judy Nocifora 
March 5&6 (Saturday & Sunday)
1:00 pm-4:30 pm at Memphis Botanic Garden 
Class size is limited!!!

MBG MEMBERS $90/non-members $110
Call 901-636-4128 for more information or to register and receive a supply list. Professional artists oils and mediums are provided.

Deadline for registration is March 2.  

After the Storm

16x20 oil on linen (framed)

©Judy Joy Nocifora

Grand Gardenia

Grand Gardenia

18 x 18 x 1.5 oil on linen gallery wrap

by Judy Nocifora

Available at Judy Joy Nocifora Studio Fine Art

judynocifora@mac.com

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

Cool Moo've - SOLD

Cool Moo've by Judy Joy Nocifora ©2013

12 x 12" oil on linen

SOLD

Artist Tips from FASO - Good Ones!

Artists are always looking for ways to meet the demands of our time and energy in order to be the best artists possible.  I found an article that resonants with me and I am posting a link to guest author, Mark Adam's article, "5 Tips to Creativity on Demand" on the  FASO's,  FineArtViews website.  Mark's #3 and #5 really speak to me!  I hope you find his article helpful too!

You can read about "5 Tips to Creativity on Demand" by clicking on this link:  http://faso.com/fineartviews/48710/5-tips-for-creativity-on-demand

"Strutter"   ©Judy Joy Nocifora

12 x 12 - Oil on gallery wrap canvas

Available at  - NEST - The Market, Poplar Ave. at Poplar Estates

Germantown, TN  38138

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!

"Big Boss"

"Big Boss" by Judy Joy Nocifora ©2012   SOLD

Oil on gallery wrap canvas - 10 x 10 x 1 1/2"

HOEDOWN at HOG & HOMINY - JULY 22 - BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE IN MEMPHIS

This colorful painting of a rooster, "Big Boss,"will be auctioned at a fundraiser for Flying Colors Cancer Organization in Memphis.  It is sponsored by and coincides with the opening of Hog & Hominy Restaurant on Brookhaven Circle in Memphis.  See you at the HOEDOWN!

"Carmel River Beach"

"Carmel River Beach" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

8x10" oil on linen canvas panel

This was painted on a bright sunny day at the serene, Carmel River Beach. It was heavenly to be there painting this scene. My hubby, Peter, brought his beach chair and book and relaxed while I painted. We did not want to leave, but my feet got tired!

Available for your viewing and purchase at Daily Paintworks. Click on the link below.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/outofpopup/aae0b2c3-9ee5-47ca-b543-d24514e559dd

"Shady Creek" SOLD

"Shady Creek" • Sold

9 x 12" oil on linen panel by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

Available at: Tennessee Artisan Market in the Renaissance Center

Contact: Lisa Wright (lisa.wright@rcenter.org) or call 615-740-5600

"Shady Creek" was a cool place on a hot day in Franklin, Tennessee for me and sometimes a few cows.

"Eggspectations II"........SOLD

"Eggspectations II" Sold

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6 x 6 inches oil on linen canvas panel

I really like painting bird nests and bird eggs. It has a spiritual quality for me. It speaks to me of life, the comforts of life that we have been given, etc. The painting itself is fun... loose and free. I might say, "free as a bird!"

"Piazza"... Noto, Sicily

"Piazza" ... Noto, Sicily

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

5x7 inches oil on linen canvas panel

(unframed)

This painting is at auction in my Daily Paintworks Gallery. Click here for information.

"Thistles and Wild Flowers"... Sicily

"Thistles and Wild Flowers" ... Sicily

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6 x 8 inches - Oil on linen canvas panel

In May, across the fields in Segesta, Sicily, wild flowers grow profusely! These thistles grew among monstrous cacti and brilliant, red poppies! What a sight to remember!

This painting is at auction in my Daily Paintworks Gallery. Click here for more information.

"Cloud Break"

"Cloud Break"

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

5 x 7 inches, oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

I am always captivated by storm clouds. Clouds in general are just really a beautiful part of our earth's atmosphere.

This painting is at auction in my Daily Paintworks Gallery. Click here.

SOLD...Chickerta... "Baby It's Cold Outside!" Portrait of a Dominique Hen

• Sold

Chickerta... "Baby It's Cold Outside!" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6" oil on museum quality linen canvas

(unframed)

A friend posted a photo of their family pet chicken on Facebook and I asked if I could have permission to paint it. She and her son, Whitt said that they would be delighted for me to paint a portrait of Chickerta. I think she is quite the model. She even braves a cold, snowy day for a great a pose and perfect expression! What do you think?

The Dominique Chicken is considered the oldest breed of chicken in the United States. (See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_(chicken).

If you are interested in a frame for this painting email me. (judynocifora@mac.com)

It's a Girl! SOLD

It's a Girl! by Judy Nocifora ©2011 • SOLD

6x6" oil on linen canvas panel

I enjoyed the challenge of painting the silver cup with the reflection of the background and sweetheart rose.

Just like a a new baby girl...soft and sweet!

"The Big Apple"

"The Big Apple"

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

8 x 10 oil on canvas panel (unframed)

I just love a big, shiny, red apple! I remember the ones that my mom always put in my school lunch, which I quickly traded for a friend's vanilla wafers filled with marshmallow creme. Who could resist? I did not think about the apple's beauty then, but if we had traded on the basis of beauty, then of course my apple would have been the object of desire.

"The Big Apple" is available at auction in my Daily Paintworks Gallery. Bidding starts at just $50. Click here.

"Memories and Mementos"...Two Painters' Journeys Featuring J Joy Nocifora and Denise Rose

Original Works in Oil

by

Judy Joy Nocifora and Denise Rose

Join us for wine and cheese at our opening reception at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on Thursday, September 8, from 5:30 t0 7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing many of our friends at this event. We are so excited to share our paintings with you!!

"Seaside Reader"

"Seaside Reader"

by J Joy Nocifora

9 x 12 inches oil on board (unframed)

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"Seaside Reader" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

9x12 inches (unframed)

I absolutely loved my workshop with Peggy Kroll-Roberts in June. She is so outstanding as an instructor and painter that I hardly know how to put it into words. Peggy emphasizes drawing constantly, value studies, and putting (as she is quoted) "mileage on the canvas." In addition to the still life part of the workshop, I also enjoyed figurative studies with beautiful, young models from the community. And Peggy, in her gentle, patient, and appreciative way made them feel like they were "Queen for a Day!" This workshop has sparked my interest in more figurative study!

"Seaside Reader" is a value study using four grey tone values. We will see how well I translate this to color! Stay tuned...

"Traveler's Rest" - Rome Italy

"Traveler's Rest" - Rome Italy

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6 inches - oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

$100.00 = shipping at DPW Gallery

I love to travel and I find that in addition to wonderful architecture and landscapes, etc., some of the most intriguing points of interest are the people. This couple looked a lot like Peter and I on a hot day in Rome after a long tour of the Vatican. I think I identified with that "pooped" look!

Available in my "Daily Paintworks Gallery." Click here.

"Tennessee Ocoee River Bed"

"Tennessee Ocoee River Bed"

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

oil on board (unframed)

The Ocoee River in Tennessee was the site for the 1996 summer Olympic Games. White water rafting here is some of the best in the country. This river bed on the Ocoee is a quite spot away from the raging white water that I found on my way back from a trip to Highlands, NC. It is a picturesque drive along the river with many places to stop and enjoy the beauty.

I put off painting this for quite awhile now because I find greens really challenging. Here in Tennessee, that is what we have... green, green and more green. I thought it was time that I tackled it!