Judy Maraspin in the artist’s corner

JUDY Maraspin is the latest artist to grace the artist’s corner at the Alexandra Information Centre with her paintings.

Her work will be on display for the next few months, with a variety of nature-inspired pieces.

Judy retired to Alexandra almost five years ago which gave her the time and space to paint.

“Since I retired here to Alexandra five years ago coming up, I’ve had the ability to paint what’s around us. I take all my own photos and paint from my own photos, and I do pet portraits as well,” Judy said.

“I kind of look at all my photos that I take, because I love photography as well, whether I should concentrate on flowers. But birds are going really well. This is what people like.”

Judy’s style is more realistic, so focusing on making her art as close to life as possible, with some subtle embellishments.

“I’m a realist, so I like to make it as real as possible, that’s probably why I put a few more hours into my projects and it takes a bit longer. I’m doing it because I love doing it,” she said.

“My medium is acrylics mainly, and pastels. That’s what I like using.

“My passion for painting and drawing has been there since…

Image: Judy Maraspin with the Alexandra Information Centre sign. Her artwork will be displayed in the information centre for the next few months.