Passages

Written By Judy Doherty

As part of my dedication to painting pollinators, I have created a series of landscape abstract expressionism paintings to illustrate giving them passage with our gardening choices. I removed my lawn to save water and waste when I lived in California. Instead of using the popular astroturf, I made xeriscape gardens for pollinators. There is a hidden butterfly shape in each one.

These abstract expressionism paintings are made from watercolor, gouache, and sumi ink on basswood panels. They are preserved with a final archival varnish. The colors are lush greens, blues, and pink to represent a rich and natural environment. Can you find the hidden butterfly?

Transition, 30x40” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish.

Transition, 30x40” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish. Passage, 30x40” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish.

Cloistered #1, 20x20” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish. Cloistered #2, 20x20” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish.

Cloistered #1, 20x20” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish. Cloistered #2, 20x20” 2023, watercolor, gouache, ink on basswood panel with archival varnish.

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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