I was born in Montana, but have lived in Seattle, Washington most of my life. Early exposure to the wonderful variety of nature in the Pacific Northwest has definitely had an influence on my painting. I have enjoyed drawing and other artistic pursuits since I was a small child. Drawing classes in high school and college gave me a good foundation. I started painting in 1974 when I took a class at a local recreation center. After that I attended painting classes at an art store and then took workshops from many different Northwest artists. I have developed my technique in flowers primarily on my own.

As you can see, my style is realistic and detailed. I strive to capture the magic of light and shadow. I enjoy painting a variety of subjects from mountains, seascapes, waterfalls and floral to an occasional still life or portrait. The inspiration for my painting comes from skiing, hiking and traveling locally and abroad. I work largely from photos that my husband and I take; though I may use only a portion of a photo or combine many photos into one painting. My medium is oil on a nylon canvas. This smooth canvas allows me to paint the fine details that I love and also results in brighter, more luminous colors. A side benefit is the clarity of the prints made from the original paintings.

I teach workshops at various studios and stores around the Pacific Northwest, and have written three instructional books for Scheewe Publishing. I also have several greeting cards published by Leanin` Tree. I sell my paintings, and prints of them, mostly through mall shows in Washington State and occasionally in galleries. My work is included in collections throughout the United States as well as in England, Australia and New Zealand.

I dedicate my artwork to the Lord who gave me the talent and has blessed me by allowing me to make a living doing something I love. I strive to thank Him by portraying the beauty and magnificence of His Creation.

-- Judy  

Judy Sleight (1942-2024) passed into Glory in October 2024.