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Judith Donaghy

Portrait of Judith Donaghy

Biography

Born in the charming town of Frodsham, Cheshire, I initially trained as a textile designer before my passion led me to the world of fine art. My semi-abstract oil paintings, inspired by coastlines, countryside, and flowers, vividly express my deep love for nature, colour, and texture.

I create from a blend of memory and sketches, focusing on subjects that resonate with universal experiences. While I rarely paint en plein air, I prefer to capture mental snapshots of my subjects, returning to my studio to distil these impressions into unique and evocative artistic interpretations, using a personally chosen colour palette. The only exception is my floral paintings, which I always paint from life, surrounding myself with an array of blooms in various jars and vases.

This came about after the sad loss of my son when I was given so many beautiful flowers by kind friends and family. Not wanting to lose these flowers I began to paint them and after an initial tentative post on social media was amazed at the positive response. After 6 years I am still enjoying painting flowers in season which are sold through galleries in Wales and England.

North Wales, particularly Anglesey, is a constant source of inspiration for me. The ever-changing beaches, sea, sky, and rugged landscape offer endless exploration and are a recurring theme in my paintings. I hope that my art brings joy and a sense of well-being to those who view it.