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"Through The Nursery Window"
Work based on the novel, "Peter Pan", by J.M. Barrie.

Mixed Media
26" x 35" Framed
21" x 28" Live Area

Awards: Golden Palette Award, Somerset County Artists Association Juried Art Exhibit 2006

Exhibited as part of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators "Every Story Tells a Picture: The Art of The Novel." Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2006.

"My children are adults now and as I meet the hectic demands of daily life such as work and deadlines, I realize that somehow I have allowed the "magic" to slip away. This piece is an attempt to reclaim it. I have Illustrated this magical boy, Peter Pan, looking through the nursery window inviting us all to fly away to lands forgotten. The pastel blues, golds, violets and pinks are the colors found in the dreams of children. This is a place found somewhere in our twilight, just between sleep and awake."

"Through the Nursery Window" was also exhibited in China along with other works from the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. PSI was asked to be represented in an international illustration exhibition in Shenzhen, China. Images were printed and mounted, then shipped overseas. The exhibition was housed from May 15-21, 2007 in the respected Guanshanyue Art Museum in Shenzhen.
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 Judy Lee Emerick   Northern Sky Studios is a complete art and design studio located in the mountains of Pennsylvania, a place of peace and unique beauty.

This makes an ideal location for artistic thought and inspiration. Just a short drive to several major metropolitan areas, it is perfect for reaching out and serving clients.

Northern Sky Studios is owned and operated by Artist Judy L. Emerick.

"As a child it was clear to me that Art would be the direction I would take in my professional and personal life. From the moments I would sit sketching my siblings, or designing Christmas Cards at the kitchen table, it was never a question. My mother, when asked about my ability would pull the pages and bits of artwork she had saved out of a drawer. That was her way to showcase her love for me and my work. It was then that my ambition was confirmed.

Whether it be the in-depth study of a human face, a story expressed by an illustration, or a polished ad campaign, my deepest ambition is that each finished piece I create captures an emotion, nuance, or spark that brings a 'stop and look moment,' or a moment of recognition that speaks to the viewer.

 
Artistically and professionally, the inspiration and instruction that has most moved me comes from nationally-recognized artist Mr. Burton Silverman, with whom I have had the high honor and good fortune to study.

My personal inspiration, interest, understanding, and support of my journey for artistic growth and excellence come from my husband John, my daughter Lauren, and my son Aaron. Additionally, the support I get from my dearest friends always moves me.

Professional memberships include: The Portrait Society of America, The Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, and Laurel Arts of Somerset, Pennsylvania.

I am a two-time graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, with degrees in Visual Communications and Digital Design. Considering myself a perpetual student of life and constant observation, I continue to study and attend various workshops and informative sessions."