Henry and Adele by Judith Clay
I’m excited about today’s guest– smiles… I met Judith on FB about two weeks ago and immediately fell in love with her dreamy paintings. After browsing her page a bit I contacted her (in english) and after a while we found out that she’s German as well– smiles– here it goes…
Judith Clay is a traditional artist born in Germany who works primarily in ink, pastel, colored pencil, and collage on drawing or watercolor paper.
She completed a three-year apprenticeship for ceramic painters in Germany and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in comparative literature in the United States.
Her drawings are often called
“dark and whimsical”, and reflect her love for story-telling, fairytales, antique toys and dolls, animals, and nature.
I Follow the Wind by Judith Clay
Working on her art keeps her sane, and, at the same time, lets her escape she says.
Judith has exhibited in Germany, Norway, and Greece, and been published in art magazines in Taiwan and the US.
Her first children’s book, Thea’s Tree, story and illustrations will be available 2014.
You can fly, Mary! by Judith Clay
She’s now also looking forward to a solo and a group exhibit in Estonia in November.
Judith, really so cool having you in the pub and allowing us to write to your wonderful paintings. I love story-telling and fairy tales as well – maybe that’s what drew me to your paintings immediately–
Ok – poets – have a go – choose one of Judith’s paintings here and write your poem, inspired by her artwork.
Please make sure to credit her when you post the picture on your blog and link back to http://society6.com/judithclay
If you’re new… here’s how it works..
At the harbor by Judith Clayworks…
write a poem inspired by Judith’s artwort and post it to your blog
- leave us the link by clicking on the mr. linky button below, fill in your name and url of the poem
- visit some others that have linked up and give them feedback on their poems in a short comment– be specific & personal
- if someone commented on your poem, it’s polite to visit them back..really
- share yours and others work via your preferred social media platforms if you like – if you use twitter, put in the @dVersePoets tag so that more people will see it
- enjoy the interaction and inspiration & don’t forget to link back to Judith’s page and give her credit on your blog
Magic Hour by Judith Clay
A Fishy Story by Judith Clay
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What a talented artist Judith is, and this is such a fun prompt. I’d like to do another one for OLN if it’s not going to mess with her copyrights. Thank you Claudia and Judith.
i think it’s ok as long as you credit her.. she’s a lovely person – you can also find her on facebook – i think about writing another one to her paintings as well…they’re just so great
Yes, I found her site and her studio. I have a spot in mind (for Palm Desert) that her work would just fit. When I have a moment, I need to browse. The prints are affordable. Thanks again for introducing her to us.
very cool….
Wonderful and intriguing pictures. I just came from seeing John Malkovich live.. On my way home.
oh wow…that sounds great… you have to tell us how it was
Might do that for OLN. But it’s a performance called the infernal comedy .. He plays an Austrian serial killer
oh my…that had to be pretty cool bjorn….
If it comes near you – go, probably one of the best performance I ever seen.
nice…will see if it is coming anywhere near….
oh wow…that sounds awesome… can’t wait to read your OLN then..
Thank you for the lengthy introduction Claudia!
smiles… i could go on for hours…smiles
seriously. these are wonderful art….they remind me a bit of shaun tan…one of my favs….already have a second written for tomorrow and minght even go for an oln out of this one as well….
nice… i checked out shaun tan this afternoon… very cool artwork..
ha. confession. i own all his books…they are written for teen level but they fascinate me…and he is a great story teller….
he tells stories in his paintings as well…
Wow beautiful and lively. And one thing I noticed in the paintings are Big eyes speaking volumes..
yes that’s true… i also like all the little details in her paintings…the longer you look at them, the more you discover – and they carry so many possible stories
What wonderful pictures – they conjure up so many possibilities.
just read yours…bathing in silken moonrays and full moon madness…oy…i’m in…smiles
Oh such wonderful art! Thank you, Judith…and Claudia for finding her ♥
cant wait to see what you bring maggie…
Wonderful art… I love them all. It would be difficult to pick one of them for inspiration. I think it is going to take some time for me to think about it.
I hope my headache won’t disturb me as I start to wonder the words in my mind. 🙂
Thanks for sharing her art, Claudia. Have a good day!
oh i hope you get over the head ache…i have had a few here of late and i am usually not susceptible to them….
oh i do hope your headache is getting better soon…
Thanks. I am feeling better. Just posted something, now going to glide over to the wonderful creations submitted by others. 🙂
nice… just read yours.. and glad that you’re feeling better
I really love the whimsical nature of her pictures. I think it is a cool idea to write another poem for OLN using another one. They kind of grow on a person!!
i agree mary – and the longer i look at them, the more stories i seem to find in them
I was guessing you would choose – You can Fly Mary – smiles ~
found a poem by kelvin out wandering the halls…since he is asleep i brought it in to give it something to drink…smiles.
ah – you’re such a shepherd… smiles
…well i am turtling around… hihi… tnx brian… again…. XD
Wonderfully inspiring. I wrote my first children’s poem in response. Thank you both.
i loved it anna…
oo nice….just coming back in from mowing and will be over in a minute…
I really love Judith Clay’s work. Thanks for introducing me to her, Claudia!
when i saw that pic with the flute player on FB, i kinda fell into it…
I can see why!
Her work is beautiful Claudia ~ Thank you for sharing it with us ~
My other option is the flute player but I went for an earthly one, the fishy story.
nice…my second is the pear balloon….smiles….
Hello friends… nice to join you today! Fun prompt, Claudia and wonderful artwork, Judith!! Thank you for sharing with us. = )
i liked your playing on, no matter the circumstances
hey you…its been a while…good to see you…smiles.
I agree with everyone else–Judith’s art is inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with us. Heading over to LIKE her FB page.
very cool
…hey, you’re all too fast… am just fixing some internet connection issues when pc restarted… & when i log on again you’re already there…what? ha… thanks for linking me in… btw, i used ‘Henry & Adele’ too as inspiration… i maintain a policy of no photo after eacg poem so can’t put there the artwork… i originally about to write on Judith Clay’s ‘The White Duck’ artwork but it seems it isn’t here among the choices… hihi… anyway, really appreciate her Artworks — very whimsical indeed & fascinating…. & she maintains a character & series which is another thing really impressive… thanks for intruducing us to her wonderful art pieces… loved it… smiles…
smiles….good morning kelvin…
…good morning claudia…. (^.^)v…
(^.^)v…. how sweet is this…smiles
It reminded me of Chagall especially the first one. I don’t know Shaun Tan. I will look him up. I will see what I can do. Lot on today; perhaps later on. Will see. Thanks so much for presenting Judith’s work, Claudia.
oh i hope you do….it is def fun to see them interpretted through all the different eyes…
i agree gay – it has that chagall feel a bit – i LOVE chagall…
bedtime over here for me in germany… will be back in the AM to catch up and with a second poem as well… just couldn’t resist…smiles
sleep well….just cleaning my second up as well….
These pictures are beautiful. I love her style.
ah, they are now arent they….i do as well….
wow…paintings are too good!
jump on in…the water is warm…smiles….
Yeah…i did 😀
Ohww my Gosh! I am soo In love with Miss Judith Clay’s work! Whimsical, dreamy a childhood fantasy land awoken and remembered, revised and mixed with a much older version of that child’s dreams of far off lands filled with nonsensical, magical and beautiful things ! Thank you for sharing your discovery!
most def….hope you find something to write to it….
Whoops what? OMG … is this cool or what? BRIAN! Brian … I am yelling at you in my mind but you cannot seem to hear me. OK. So this is way cool – her art. You gave us a link to Society6 … which is where I get my skins and phone dresses. I need an 11 inch skin and she only has one. It is not here but if I can get it onto my blog I will use that image and also by the skin, no, Liz that is buy, buy, buy. OK go.
hahaha…you are funny Liz…hope you get your skin…and look forward to what you will write for us as well…smiles…
Well funny thing … I cannot download even one of her works placed here. And at Society6 I cannot seem to purchase a skin (my card number is wrong) NOT! Hop I can do it later, but I am not having success now.
There we go —— got it!
woot!
nicely inspirational – thanks, Claudia, for the introduction to her work
hiya ruth….
These are so magnificent! They feel so gothy whimsical – love that!
true that….nows the hard part…which one you gonna write to?
I am not sure. I am having a hard time choosing!
eenie meenie minee mo…usually works for me…smiles.
Lol! I am being pulled toward You Can Fly, Mary! or I Follow the Wind.
How long do I have?? I may have to muse over this a while. I just read your poem -awesome!
why thank you….only 27 hours and 43 minutes left….smiles….or midnite tomorrow….
I come to the event 8 hrs in, because I had spent the day at my daughter’s wedding; but Judith’s art is too enchanting, and a chance to work with some fairy tales was too tempting not to join in; late or otherwise. I used one of her other wonderful paintings for my prompt; had a wonderful and warm time writing this one.
Many congrats, Glenn. k.
oh wow….congrats….that is awesome….and what a great piece….congrats to your dau as well man….
Very cool pics, Claudia. Thanks. k.
hiya k…pumping out 3 poems in a day today…smiles.
Judith’s work is unique;I found several I could have written something about and it was hard to choose just one, but it’s up and I’ve enjoyed reading the above dialog between you all. I look forward to reading a bit later.
smiles….nice piece yourself tonight…lot of meaning woven in there…..
smiles…just read through the comment stream as well… loving the conversation….woot… back and out on the trail to catch up… will post my second to at the harbor in a bit as well.. smiles
Thank you for this artist! Wow. I’m not certain at all that I have done her justice …
smiles…i liked it and cool transformation in the end as well…
good morning….a very cool morning here…sitting on the porch with my coffee….ready to read….
FANTASTIC, inspiring pieces. Truly beautiful. Judith is wildly talented. Thank you for introducing her!
wildly talented…yes…i like that…smiles
Love your paintings Judith! Will try to pop on later and write something inspired by them! Can’t wait to read the rest of your poems! Enjoy the sunshine 🙂
enjoyed your piece shanyn.. happy sunday
ok – read until annell.. logging off for tonite and will check back in tomorrow…hope you’re all having a wonderful sunday
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good morning…back and catching up with those that came in before the doors close…need a cupofcoffee first though…smiles
I’m too late for the link so I’ll be linking my poem at OLN this week. But, Judith, if you read this–I love your work!
I’m WAY late as well, but I adore the whimsy and sweet faces and images you create. Thank you, Claudia for introducing Judith Clay 🙂 Balloons Optional