Original Art by Judith Durr

Choctaw Artist

Biography & Statement

Judith Durr's work is recognised nationwide. Her original art, posters, prints, coasters and now border wallpaper is available through this website, at her studio, or through her gallery, Joan Cawley in Scottsdale, Arizona. 16x20 original oil painting available for sale. Framed $1,200.00. / Unframed $1,100.00 The background rug is a small Ganado Red. pottery is from Santa Clara. Migeul Martienz created the taller pot and Millie Chivarria created the smaller one. These are some artifacts in Judith Durr's collection.

Statement and Biography:

Statement:

"My goal is to preserve the legacy of the subject portrayed in my oil paintings. The influence is due to my Choctaw and Cherokee ancestry. I am proud of my heritage and the legacy.

In capturing the emotions of the viewer, the illusion of realism is accomplished. When I see people eager to reach out to feel the fabric of the rugs, the smoothness of the pottery, wanting to pick the corn or touch the jewlery from my oil paintings I am provided with a great source of satisfaction.

My distinctive style is unique with my use of rugs as a consistent background element in my compositions, it has become my signature or trademark in my oil paintings. The research, arrangements of the compositions, histories of the artifacts and the incredible artisians are my inspiration for the carefully selected subjects in my oil paintings. Growing up on the Navajo reservation as a child, influenced my use of rugs.

I am fortunate to be able to collect and own the subjects used in my work. Some of these beautiful heirlooms have been passed to me through my families collection. Early in my career, I was fortunate to have wonderful treasures loaned to me from other collectors.

When I paint the still lifes, I paint strictly from life. I don't use photographs. Each project is thoughtfully planned out.

I am privilege to live my life as an artist. Always the student, I feel it is important to continue to learn and experience the challenge to paint superior oil paintings and to have my work recognised internationally.

Biography:

Judith Durr is a native of Arizona and resides in the beautiful hill country of Cave Creek, Arizona. Cave Creek is located north of Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. If you would like to visit Judith's studio/gallery, please call or email for an appointment.

Judith is dedicated to realism in her exquisite oil paintings and her spectacular style speaks for itself. Her heritage is Choctaw and Cherokee. Judith's heritage, life on the Navajo reservation, her love of history and archeology, is the inspiration for her oil paintings.

Her genre includes First People's still lifes, western life, landscapes and historical research.

Judith lectured at Northen Arizona University, in the early 1990's, for studies in Southwestern life and art. These lectures were designed for foreign exchange students and elder hostels programs at N.A.U. She also designed an interactive watercolor program for children, "Color and Stuff".

Judith has been a dynamic commission artist since 1979. Her commissions include many private collectors throughout the United States and Europe. One of her commissions included the opportunity to work with Dr. Phil Weigand, field archeologist with the Northern Arizona Museum, in Flagstaff. Judith completed a four-foot by five-foot recreation of the Guachimonton complex near Teuchitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. The oil painting is in the Museum of History and Anthropology in Mexico City. This painting was donated for the state of Jalisco by Dr. Weigand and his wife.

Studies in Fine Art - the Scottsdale Artist School with Jim Daly and in private studies.

Memberships include: Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA), in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is listed on the offical Choctaw Nation Artist Registry and is a signature member of Women Artist of the West (WAOW).

Advertises in Southwest Art, Art of the West and Art Talk.

Galleries:

Joan Cawley Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, represents, publishes and is Judith's licensing agent 480/947/3548.

Wolf Creek Studio in Tubac, Arizona 520/398/1011.

Judith's work can also be purchased through Mountain Studio, Inc. in Cave Creek, Arizona, by appointment only. She can be reached at 480-595-2443 or ja.durr@bnswest.net, through W.A.O.W or through this web site.

Joan Cawley Gallery is in Scottsdale, Arizona. They carry and publish Judith's work. To view their web site click on their name below. Joan Cawley Gallery