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Judi Saunders

Judi Saunders captures the sacred presence of the Canadian landscape through the delicate interplay of light and shadow.

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Blue Skyscraper Abstract — framed, leaning against the wall

Blue Skyscraper Abstract

Judi Saunders

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About Judi

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Judi Saunders is a Canadian landscape artist whose practice is rooted in a deep observation of the natural world. After transitioning from a career in nursing to professional art in 1979, she later earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria. Her work, primarily rendered in acrylics and watercolours, focuses on the painterly realism of shorelines and old-growth forests across New Brunswick and British Columbia. With over 45 solo exhibitions, Saunders has established a significant presence in the Canadian art scene, including serving as the inaugural artist-in-residence at the Union Club of British Columbia. Her paintings often explore the interplay of light and shadow, reflecting a commitment to conservation and the sacred quality of ancient trees. In 2017, her contributions were recognized with a nomination for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for High Achievement in Visual Arts.

Visual voice

Saunders employs a style of painterly realism to capture the intricate light and shadow found within old-growth forests and coastal shorelines. Her compositions emphasize the sacred nature of trees and the importance of environmental conservation through detailed acrylic and watercolour applications.
Painterly RealismOld-Growth ForestsCoastal ShorelinesLight And ShadowEnvironmental ConservationAcrylic And Watercolour

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What mediums does Judi Saunders use?

Saunders works primarily in acrylics and watercolours to achieve her signature painterly realism.

What are the primary subjects of her work?

Her paintings frequently depict the old-growth forests and shorelines of New Brunswick and British Columbia.

Has the artist received professional recognition?

Yes, she has held over 45 solo exhibitions and was nominated for the 2017 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for High Achievement in Visual Arts.

What themes are central to her practice?

Her work explores the interplay of light and shadow, environmental conservation, and the sacred nature of ancient trees.

Where did the artist receive her training?

Saunders earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the University of Victoria in 1993.

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