Background

Raised in the Southwest, a native of Arizona, Judith Durr has made Cave Creek, Arizona her home with her husband and artist, Roger Kull.  Judith’s exquisite oil paintings, her spectacular style, and dedication to realism are internationally recognized.  Her Native American heritage is the inspiration for her distinctive still life paintings, however her genre also includes western life, landscapes and historical research.

Judith lectured for the Northern Arizona University in their elder hostels and foreign exchange students programs.  She serves on the advisory committee for the Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market, as well as lectures for the West Valley Fine Arts Council’s annual Native American Art show. 

Judith is a dynamic commission artist.  Her commissions include working with Dr. Phil C. Weigand, field archaeologist with Northern Arizona Museum in Flagstaff.  She is a member of Women Artists of the West, Southwestern Premier Artists, Oil Painters of America, and Sonoran Arts League.

Artist Statement

“My artwork is southwestern oil painting. Out of respect for my Choctaw/Cherokee heritage, I want to preserve the legacy of the first People’s artifacts and rugs portrayed in my oil paintings.  However, I paint artifacts from tribes and clans throughout the Americas. 

“In capturing the emotions of the viewers, my objective is illusion.  I want the viewer to want to reach out to feel the fabric of the rugs, the beadwork on the moccasins and the smoothness of the pottery or pick the kernels from the corn because they look real.”

“My distinctive style is unique with the use of a rug as the consistent background element in almost every painting.  I paint from my extensive collection of artifacts.  I enjoy the history and stories about each artifact.  Painting from life, each still life painting is skillfully composed and sketched.  No photography is used to create the painting.  To accomplish the realism, I use layers and glazes.  The challenge is paint superior oil paintings.”

Visit Judy’s website for an in-depth look at her past and present projects, plus purchase opportunities: www.judydurr.50megs.com.   

“Painting can be taught, however, the gift of inspiration, dedication and passion is within.” 

-Judith Durr