Judy Choate’s Earth Rhythms in Color

James Ratliff Gallery Sedona September Exhibition at Hillside Sedona
 
 
Sky Islands. Judy Choate. 12 x 36, acrylic on canvas
Sky Islands. Judy Choate. 12 x 36, acrylic on canvas
SEDONA, Ariz. - Aug. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- “Earth Rhythms in Color”, new paintings by Judy Choate, will debut at Sedona’s James Ratliff Gallery, Hillside Sedona, 671 State Route 179, Suites A-1 & A-2, Sedona, AZ 86336, Friday, September 6, with an opening reception for the artist from 5-8 PM.  The artist will be available at 6 PM for a question and answer session.  This exhibition will continue through September 22.

James Ratliff introduced Choate into his stable of artists in 2008.  Patricia Ratliff states:  “Choate is recognized by her signature palette of brilliant acrylics which she mixes and paints into literal ribbons of color to create canvases which range from quite small to very large.   These colorful paintings appeal to the sensibilities of people from all over the United States and abroad, providing special pleasure to those lucky enough to own them.”

The artist reflects, “When I started painting in acrylics a few years ago, I discovered my love of line and liking it.”  Ratliff comments:  “Judy has developed a special talent of weaving line with color into her spectacular landscapes.” 

A move from Nevada to Sedona opened up communications, dialogue and actual class work with the companionship of interested artist, neighbor and gallery owner, Patricia Ratliff.  The networking then drew the attention of Pat’s husband, Jim Ratliff (the other side of James Ratliff Gallery ownership). 

Jim Ratliff’s seasoned experience in recognizing and promoting promising artists prompted him to suggest that Judy move beyond watercolor to oil/acrylics and larger canvasses.  Voila!  Choate listened and this work was enhanced by the artist’s personal need to devote herself to closing her deceased artist/aunt’s estate in Santa Monica, CA.  Perhaps these months of internalizing her aunt’s notable career might have motivated Judy Choate’s choice to permanently and daily embrace her “artistic life”.  In five short years, Choate has blazed a trail of accomplishment as brilliant as her earth rhythms in color.

With her husband, Charlie, Judy now resides in Tucson finding incomparable Tucson Mountain vistas, on view from her studio, full of luminosity.  Dedicated to the precious use of time, Choate chooses mornings for “paint days” while Charlie devotes himself to “golf days”.  Paint days will not be interrupted for most reasons; it is then that Choate allows her canvas to come alive with its own form.  She is careful about the choice of art materials, though, for she realizes unfortunate inattention to paints and their chemical structures can interfere with a work’s longevity. 

Choate does consult her sketchbook for ideas; she does not photographically document in paint literal “scenes”.  Just a peek at her repertoire suggests earth’s elemental significance.  While recognizable, images are evocative.  Always, there’s a use of line.  Choate’s work portrays the essence of the process of creating a work of art.

Currently, Choate is concentrating on her use of perspective and incorporating that with elements of design.  This artist loves her chosen life, a life she did not expect.  Entirely self taught and guided by Jim and Pat Ratliff, Judy Choate states, “I’m finding my way.”  She estimates her greatest lesson is she’s “learned not to be locked in” as she observes her canvas “taking on its own form”.  “I just try to go with what I see evolving on the canvas and explore the new possibilities," Choate concludes.  

 

Choate is the most recent star championed by the fifty-year track record of James Ratliff Gallery in the cultivation, exhibition and representation of contemporary art and artists.

For further information about Judy Choate’s work, contact the James Ratliff Gallery:

Ph. 928-282-1404; FineArt@jamesratliffgallery.comwww.jamesratliffgallery.com
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