Judi Ekholm

ADVENTURES 2025 - A year to explore, create and experiment with new ideas.

Hello everyone. Sometimes it is actually thought provoking to put into words not paintings what and why one paints. Just sharing with you today my artist statement. I hope you enjoy the written word and if you have any comments please do not hesitate to get back with me. Have a day today filled with just the good things in life . We all deserve this.

"My art is born from an intimate dialogue with nature, a reservoir of emotions translated onto canvas. I don't simply observe the natural world; I absorb its essence, allowing it to resonate within my mind, heart, and soul. These internal landscapes then find their expression in my paintings.

My process is one of discovery. Sometimes the canvas reveals a bold statement, other times a whisper of soft color. Dreamy washes, joyful bursts, tranquil scenes, hints of mystery, and playful whimsy - all emerge as reflections of the feelings nature evokes within me. I strive to capture not just the outward appearance of a landscape, but its emotional being.

Through color, form, and texture, I aim to share these emotional experiences with the viewer. My hope is that my paintings offer a glimpse into a world beyond the ordinary, a shared experience of the profound and often subtle emotions that nature inspires. More than mere representations, my works are invitations to connect with the emotional undercurrents that bind us to the natural world and to our own inner selves."
-Judi Ekholm, 2025

Judi has been a exhibiting artist at Edgewood Orchard Galleries for over thirty years. She obtained a MAT degree from Indiana University. She is the proud grandmother of five and spends her time between Door County summers and Florida winters. Her paintings can be found in over 2000 international private and public collections. When not in her studio she can be found on her daily rides and walk about with her wonderful dog Molly and husband Reed.