Poinciana and Oranges by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
A large poinciana tree is in bloom with brilliant red blossoms. Across the path is an orange grove laden with fruit. The interplay of light and shadow is shown by the sunlight on the bright colors of red, orange and green while billowing clouds stand out against a dark sky. Florida heat leads to afternoon More Info »Hammock at Low Tide by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
Three palms grow along the edge of a hammock. The low tide shows the sandy areas along the edge of the waterway, which cuts through the area horizontally. The sun is directly overhead which cause the highlights to be bold. The light sand makes a nice contrast to the shadows in the growth along the More Info »Garden of Eden by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
Eden, the garden of God, is full of symbolism. The description is in Genesis 2. Abundant fruit bearing and beautiful trees grew there while a stream watered the Garden. Archeologists believe that the date palm was one of the first trees in the Garden. That is why I placed the palm prominently in the painting. More Info »Florida Hammock by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
Palms and mangroves are painted in detail as they grow out of the foliage along the waterway. This hammock, with abundant wildlife and strong reflections, is typical of the marshy hammocks along the low coastal areas of Florida. A cool palette of blues and greens make a calming scene. Very natural and tranquil. Framed oil More Info »Blue Cypress Sunset by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
Blue Cypress Lake was introduced to me by a man who loves to fish there. The lake is undeveloped except for a solitary fish camp. The rest is pure pristine Florida, filled with cypress trees and wildlife. When the sun sets, the lake turns into a sea of fiery color with silhouettes of cypress, reeds More Info »Eco Trip by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
This work combines all that I want to express in a painting, and I am very excited about it. On a boating trip to the Mosquito Lagoon, I passed an island where four kayaks were pulled up next to a beached old rowboat. The bright colors of the kayaks were dazzling against the white sandy More Info »Key Largo Palms by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
Three tall, stately palms tower over clear aqua water against a balmy sky. This is the reason the Florida Keys attract tourists and ecotourists who want "just another day in paradise". While I was finishing the last brushstrokes of this painting, I turned to find a small crowd had gathered at the entrance of the More Info »Enlightened by Judy Batterson Florida Artist
I went on a walk along the Intracoastal Waterway after a storm. Across the water, I could see the barrier islands. When I stopped to look at a beached rowboat next to a blowing palm, the sunlight suddenly broke through the clouds, creating a cascade of light in the sky. I suddenly realized the picture More Info »
