About The Artist

My name is Judy Boles and I have been painting and drawing since childhood as my favorite form of recreation. I minored in Fine Arts at Chico State University, then taught high school Art and English for two years after getting my teaching credential in 1972. But then my art had to take a back seat to raising children and a career in mortgage banking. Since retiring from mortgage banking in 2006, I am now able to pursue my passion again.

Most of my paintings draw inspiration from the beautiful landscapes of Northern California. I am fortunate to live in a location that offers rugged shorelines, snow-capped mountains, forest streams and the wonderful vistas of the wine country. My paintings are a sort of visual diary of places I have been and things I have seen that have moved me in some way. The observation that is required to render a scene makes me feel closer to the place and closer to nature.

Please visit ART IN THE CLASSROOM.

Many schools today, facing budget cuts, are dropping their Art programs. But many teachers still want to bring art education to their students. To help these teachers, I have started a new project. It is a web-site that provides simple art principles, examples from the Masters and sample lesson plans. Any ideas or lesson plans you would like to contribute will be appreciated.

Painting Outdoors

Below are before and after photos of one of the murals I painted and a plein air visit to yosemite. It was great fun!