Meet Judy Feldman

Today we’d like to introduce you to Judy Feldman.

Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
Art has always been a part of my life. My mother was an artist, and I grew up with her paintings, trips to New York museums and many conversations about art. She didn’t teach me to paint, but she did instill in me the artist’s way to see the world. My brother, Jeffrey Maron, also became an artist and is a successful sculptor in New York City.

When I lived in France as a college student, I enjoyed more exposure to great artists, as well as the charm of the French lifestyle. Return visits to different parts of the country allowed time spent in cafes, lunches in outdoor gardens and leisurely explorations of small villages. These adventures created a certain aesthetic vision for me. The works of Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin, and Pierre Bonnard seemed to jive with the way I saw the world, so I studied them and tried to see their original work whenever possible. Still, I hadn’t thought of painting.

After relocating to Scottsdale, following a career as the owner of a public relations firm in Florida, I decided to pursue the artistic side of my creative right brain. That’s when my art masters began to talk to me, and my previous experiences in France coalesced to inspire ideas for paintings. I’ve attended classes and workshops at Scottsdale Community College for many years, working on my skills and finding my own distinctive style.

Please tell us about your art.
I’m an oil painter. When imagining and creating a painting, I focus on strong, pure color to reflect my interpretation of interior scenes and exterior settings. Oil paints provide the rich hues and creamy texture I love. With most paintings, I want to portray a cozy place where viewers would like to spend some time. Some say that I have a casual disregard for the rules of perspective. Maybe that’s my Matisse muse!

We often hear from artists that being an artist can be lonely. Any advice for those looking to connect with other artists?
If you feel a need to get out of your studio, look for a community of artists, at art workshops or professional organizations such as the Sonoran Artists League, Arizona Artists’ Guild, or even Meetup groups for artists. I’ve made some wonderful friendships through these opportunities.

How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
I’ve been represented by Wilde Meyer Gallery since 2006. They have a gallery in Tucson, and two in Scottsdale, one on Marshall Way, and the Wilde Meyer Annex on Main Street. My paintings are in private collections in the US and in France. I also have paintings on permanent display at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. I’ve been in several juried shows at the Herberger Theater Art Gallery and The Shemer Art Center and was named Artist of Promise by the Maricopa Community Colleges in 2015.

Contact Info:

• Address: You can see my work on my website: www.judyfeldman.com
  Or, please follow me on Instagram!
  Inquiries about paintings can be made through Wilde Meyer Gallery: 480-945-2323.
• Website: www.judyfeldman.com
• Phone: 6023217788
• Email: jaf223@msn.com
• Instagram: judyf223

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