2026
Artist Comments
A bouquet of white hydrangeas rests in a deep blue vase. Thick palette-knife strokes give the flowers a sculptural presence, while soft green tones in the background create an airy, open setting. Delicate touches of pink and blue among the petals add brightness and capture the freshness of spring.
About the Artist
Artist Judy Mackey employs a palette knife to infuse her works with texture and movement, embracing an approach characterized by loose details and fewer intricate elements. “My style is impressionistic with simplicity, says Judy. Working mainly with a limited palette of three primary colors and white, Judy finds joy in the creative challenge of mixing her own hues. Whether drawing inspiration from her imagination or real-life scenes, she explores a diverse array of subjects, including female figures, seascapes, and flowers. Transitioning to fine art professionally in 2005 after moving to the US from Japan, where she grew up, Judy credits a local artist's influence on her artistic method. She immerses herself in the nostalgic tunes of the '70s as she works in her well-lit home studio and finds inspiration from paintings of her family and other artists displayed on her walls. Beyond art, Judy enjoys occasionally flipping houses and volunteering at the local Conroe Art League.
Words that describe this painting: palette knife, alla prima, impasto, hydrangeas, flower, vase, spring, floral, texture, impressionism, still life, flora, oil painting, green
Hydrangea on Green
Judy Mackey
Oil painting on composite board
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2026
6 in. h x 6 in. w x 1.5 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.
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