80 SARASOTA SCENE | MAY 2019
arts&culture
Meet Artist
JUDY ROBERTSON
Sarasota artist Judy Robertson is jumping with both
feet into the local art scene. “I was born into a family
of outrageously creative people. Making something
out of nothing was just a normal everyday way of life.”
After almost 50 years as a graphic designer, her
With retirement just around the corner, she has been
getting her home studio in order. She shares it with
other artists in her family—her husband Bruce, her son
Jake, and his wife Becca. “There is always something
going on. Something being brought to life.”
“I lost a great friend this past year. She would often
ask me when was I going to start painting. It was the
shock of losing her, and the realization that life is
short that did it. I haven’t stopped painting since.”
Judy recently won Art Battle, a live painting
tournament sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Alliance
of Sarasota County which showcases local artists.
“Winning Art Battle of Sarasota was such a thrill. I’m
excited to see what’s up ahead…a gallery…a bigger
studio space…and meeting new artists and patrons
along the way. Life is short. Create.”
Judy’s work can be found at judyrobertsonart.com,
on Instagram at jrdesigns, and on Facebook at Judy
Robertson Art. Email: judyrobertson@mac.com
/judyrobertsonart.com
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