Judy Henderson - Artist Information

Judy Henderson has been working with clay more than fifteen years.  What started as a hobby has become a zeal for creating with her hands.  While working with wheel thrown and hand built pieces, she discovered the splendor of Raku fired stoneware.

Laura Adkins Jones - Artist Information

As a child, I was always drawn to art.  It was my first choice as an elective from elementary through high school.  After graduating with a BA in art from UALR in 2004, I worked as a graphic artist, but found that sitting behind a computer all day didn't suit me well.

  I decided to make a career change, began teaching at the Anthony School in 2007, and fell in love with it! It allows me to use my creativity in a whole new way.
Three years ago, while I was pregnant with my daughter Lily, I felt really inspired and creative.  I started to paint and found that I had a passion for it.  I've been painting ever since. I take pictures of things in nature that are pretty or interesting: colors, juxtapositions of things, shadows, water, sunsets...whatever catches my eye and inspires me. The ideas and colors from these pictures are a jumping off point for my paintings.  I enjoy using layers as they give interesting visual texture.  Most times I don't have a vision of what a painting will be or what color it will be when I start it.  A painting may start out red and end up completely blue.  I really love that about the process.  I try to have fun with each painting and let the process happen organically.

To see more of my paintings please visit: http://artbylaura.shutterfly.com/
For more information or to purchase a painting you can contact me at: lauraadkins@aol.com

   Raku is a traditional Japanese firing technique that offers endless opportunities for bright color and bold statements.

Judy has recently begun to incorporate hand made paper collage with clay to continue a bold approach.

Over the years, Judy has found that the need for function has often given way to a more basic need for creative form.

Judy spends most of her time enjoying two of her greatest passions- working with clay and working as a professional Massage Therapist.

Judy, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas received her B.S. degree in Psychology and is a National Board Certified Massage Therapist.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR. 72205

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