Today we’d like to introduce you to Judith Barath.
Judith, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Some artist friends of mine learned about their penchant for art relatively late in their lives. Others, like me, have expressed their creativity since their childhood and been blind to any career other than art throughout their years. I’ve been determined to follow my passion for art since I was a young child. The only question I had was which field of art I was meant to pursue. As a contestant (and winner!) on a yearlong children’s television contest, a variety of my artistic skills were tested, from mosaic making to sculpting, drawing to watercolor. I loved them all. My love for different fields of art served me well, given that flexibility in style and medium was a requirement in my carrier of applied arts.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I worked as a designer and illustrator for quite some time. But my passion for photography and painting with oils above digital art soon called out to me. However, no matter what the mode of my expression, my approach would always shine through: an energizing, bright color palette and balanced composition style. I enjoy creating graphical imagery, as well as playing tricks with dimension and perspective. I have tried to achieve an aspect that looks almost like a tapestry, by filling out shapes in a realistic perspective, but questioning the dimension through the use of color, patterns or the direction of brush strokes.
The subject of my oil paintings has generally been landscapes and flowers, but recently I’ve also dabbled in some smaller abstract work. My landscapes express my love for nature quite apparently. Painting a beautiful garden or a harmonious hillside, a forest scenery, the forms of shadows – all this makes me feel engaged and connected on a higher level. I can indulge in the process and forget about the dark side of life. In landscapes, I want to express the harmony and healing energy of nature I experience by observing the wonders of lights and colors in shapes.
Plus, I like to depict cities I’ve visited or that I love. My series of cityscapes are on small boards, and I paint them very fast with bold strokes in a loose style. As for my technique, I prefer to be adventurous! I love using different methods and mediums, but generally, I use traditional oil paints painting with either a brush or palette knife, depending on the texture and atmosphere I want to create.
With photography, I prefer to document the world around me when I travel so I can try and find the pure essence of the place. I enjoy the process of incorporating the essential elements and leaving out what is not required. Finding the best framing and composition is also a fascinating process for me!
I became involved with digital art when the first Mac came out. In my digital art, I express emotions and drama through female figures. I also explore the soul behind the face with strong graphical lines, textures and timeless dimensions by crossing the elements of nature and the structure of the human body. I try to depict humanity through my digital art. This medium allows me to interface between textures and forms, patterns and lines, allowing me to form a new entity of nature’s different creations. I want to express the connected nature of our surroundings. Simple lines, the shapes of our bodies, and even the land around are a conduit to express human feelings. I try to find elements and shapes to create new associations and convey a timeless understanding.
If there is one thing in common with my usage of these different media, it’s that I use them to create art that expresses my optimistic view of life. That is why I use colors in a way that suggests hope to the viewer, and hopefully generates an uplifting atmosphere in them. A look at my art is a glimpse into my personality.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
I think being an artist loneliness is a requirement most of the time to be able to indulge in ideas and create undisturbed. Connections, of course, are very important too. It is a good idea to belong to local art organizations, participate in group shows or be part of a Meetup group of your interest.
Other than communicating with people online personal contacts are essential for the wellbeing of humans. Workshops are excellent opportunities to meet other artists. I recently participated in a photography workshop in Spain which was an amazing experience.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
During the last decade, I participated in group shows and had solo exhibitions in my area, but mostly I showcase my work on the internet.
My website, JudithBarathArts.com serves as my personal art gallery for my three main mediums. There are dedicated galleries for each: Oil Paintings, Photography and Digital Art. I offer many paintings for prints and additional products for sale on my Fine Art America/Pixels website: https://judithbarathoil.pixels.com/
I post regularly on Facebook and Instagram and other social media, also I maintain a blog (http://www.judithbaratharts.com/artists-blog) on my website.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.judithbaratharts.com
- Email: judith.barath@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photo_judith_barath_arts/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/art.JBA/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudithBarath
- Other: https://judithbarathoil.pixels.com/
Image Credit:
©Judith Barath Arts
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