Over the weekend we attended a friend’s art exhibit at the LaHave Bakery Galley. It’s almost breathtaking to see someone’s life displayed through art of any form, to be an observer of how they grew over the years. The work displayed (Yes, we refer to it as work but as my friend, Jude, would say it’s not work–it’s play, it’s fun) covers a span of over forty years. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to share some of my favourites since I obviously can’t post all 36 pieces of art. Here’s a bit of what Jude has to say about her art.
” I draw and paint my world through the eyes of my soul. This is how I see the world. These manifestations of my soul are a result of where I live, what life I have created, what I love, how I see, how I’ve grown and have enriched my home, my life”
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Thomas Merton
Laura Best 
Carol Ann Hoel
/ June 26, 2015I like the fascination with doors and windows. It says so much. We see through windows and walk through doors. Yes, seeking the light. I like the perspective presented. Thanks for sharing your friend’s art. Blessings…
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015Yes, certainly the door and windows are predominate. My friend is a spiritual person, Carol Ann (which I’m sure you can appreciate) and it does come through in her art. I love the doors and windows and the way the light shines through!
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roughwighting
/ June 26, 2015BEAUTIFUL art work. Ah, I like the way the artist sees the world – much like I do (or at least I try to!!)
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015I agree, her work is beautiful! I’m so glad she finally had an exhibit to share all her work with us. 🙂
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janlcoates
/ June 26, 2015Very cool. We just bought a little print down in Petite Riviere – the artist did a whole series looking through old grey window frames. Makes me wish I was artistic!
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015Jan, if you could paint as well as you write you’d have the market cornered for picture books! 😉
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Ev Bishop
/ June 26, 2015Wow, so gorgeous–and I love what she said about why she paints/draws.
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015I agree! Thanks for dropping in Ev and congrats to you with all your publishing accomplishments. It couldn’t happen to nicer person! 😀
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Lisa Seamone
/ June 26, 2015Jude’s artwork is beautiful. When we were little she used to hand paint her Christmas cards and I couldn’t wait until we got ours. It always made our Christmas.
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015Yes, Lisa, it is beautiful. She is such a talent. Wow! Hand-painted Christmas cards. I’m jealous.;) Oh, but it sounds wonderful!
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suzicate
/ June 26, 2015What amazing talent! I especially love the first one. Walking through a door or looking out a window delights the senses, and she captures that.
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015Yes, the first one is one of my favorites as well, Susan.
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Let's CUT the Crap!
/ June 26, 2015I like all of the above but especially the attention to the smallest detail. Stunning. ❤
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015I took pictures of all of them, Tess. So glad that I did. Some of them Jude has in her house but she admits that some of them were packed away in boxes. She never sells her paintings.
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Let's CUT the Crap!
/ June 26, 2015They are superb. ❤ ❤
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ramblingsfromtheleft
/ June 26, 2015Laura, Jude has a gentle soul. And like others, love the fascination with windows, doors and mirrors. Reflection of life through the looking glass. Thanks so much for this 🙂
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Laura Best
/ June 26, 2015Yes, Florence, she is a gentle soul and so very talented. I’m glad to have her for a friend. :D.
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Darlene
/ July 12, 2015Amazing art! Thanks for sharing.
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Ed Dawson
/ April 4, 2017We had a Jude Steeves teach art at Sackville high in the late 70’s could this be her?
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Laura Best
/ April 4, 2017Yes, I believe she taught at Sackville High before moving to Parkview.
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