Photograph by Drake White

JUDY AVRETT

Freelance studio artist Judy Avrett chooses water-based mediums in her paintings because of their soft, fluid qualities. Judy believes her artistic talent is from God, and she has been blessed with a love of art and a gift of expression. She is inspired by nature and her paintings are filled with vivid color and texture.

The artist received her BA from Georgia Southern University with postgraduate work at the University of South Carolina and Augusta State University. She studied with nationally known artists such as Edgar Whitney, Carol Barnes, Alex Powers, Tony Couch, Carrie Burns Brown and Bob Burridge. Judy has exhibited in numerous juried exhibitions and her art is displayed in both private and corporate collections nationwide.

Judy is proud to have been commissioned by Augusta National Golf Club to paint their famous clubhouse, and prints of the painting were sold at the Masters Tournament. Readers of Augusta Magazine selected Judy three consecutive years as Best of Augusta, and she was chosen Best Artist by Columbia County Magazine. Children’s author Janelle Taylor commissioned Judy to illustrate the beloved children’s book, “How the Zebra Got Its Stripes”.

In addition to painting, Judy currently serves on the board of the University Healthcare Foundation Community Board. She also teaches an intermediate watercolor class. Her art can be seen at Art on Broad in Augusta, at West End Collective, at The Avenue Athens, Georgia, and on her Facebook  and Instagram pages.

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