Garden Sentry

Judi Caplan
Watercolor/Acrylics

"Art is a reflection of what we observe around us, like the changing seasons of the landscape and the play of light and shadow on water. In my art, I want to share with the viewer my response to the scene by deciding on color, contrast and design in watercolor and acrylic paint. I want to get the scene down on paper before my feelings change. Enjoying the recording of each painted scene and learning from the effort is also a large part of my painting journey.

"My journey in art began with the passion of drawing as a young child. I took classes and designed posters for the musical shows that we put on in high school. After getting married and moving to Pleasanton, Ca., I finished a B.S. and a teaching credential at CSU East Bay. I continued my art by designing and teaching decorative art at national conventions and local shops. This was my hobby while I taught high school and raised my children.

"I also took art classes at local colleges and with local teachers. I have won awards at local shows and I paint with a plein air group with the Pleasanton Art League. I am currently showing with the PAL circuit and through the web site Poetry on Canvas."