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tour of Judy’s studio was a real treat — an art world equivalent of a
backstage pass. Paintings and prints, large and small, and in various stages of
completion, spill out of the small basement studio into the surrounding rooms
and spaces. Thanks to her parents, Judy still has some of her work from her
early school years. A favorite of both Jeff and her is a striking image of Native
American history. It tells a powerful story of a sad time in our nation’s history.
There is also an area where Judy does her own framing, an art form in itself.
Judy has a collection of pastels, some of which are those her parents bought for
her when she was a child. She showed me the suede she uses for some of her
work, and I was privileged to see a print of her favorite painting.
You can meet Judy at the Flour Mill in Spokane, where she exhibits and paints
from time to time. She is always willing to chat with others about her paintings
and tries to encourage budding artists to pursue their talents. Judy has sold
her work in Arizona, Maine, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington, Idaho,
and Montana. Judy also has a website: judyfoustgallery.com — with several
galleries of her work and contact information.
“God gives each of us a gift,” Judy says. “For me, it has always been art.”
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