Biography
To view a painting by Judith Thompson is to enter the woman’s world of expression, emotion and intelligence. A Judith woman is a strong, calm resting place in the maelstrom of daily life. Her subjects portray that outer manifestation of the inner workings that make us human. Women-these wonderful vessels of unfathomable depths are explored and clarified. Judith’s unique use of textiles, that are vibrant burst of color and blazing tones, flows from her years of designing beautiful female attire for independent boutiques in Manhattan.
By donating her time and creative effort Judith has supported various charities such as the Daffodil Ball for Capitol Hospice and both public and private schools. She encourages budding artists by teaching classes at the Loudoun County Art Academy. While living in Ojai, California she conducted Studio Workshops to expand the interests and skills of adolescents seeking careers in art. A multi-talented woman Judith has given color and décor consultations to a number of homes in Loudoun County.
Judith grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, one of six children of Marge and Ray Peterson. After marrying her husband Jesse Thompson, a Physicians’ Assistant, she moved to Ojai, California for six years. Since returning East she and her husband have built her studio, Schip Hill Arts in Purcellville, Virginia.
Two Schipperkes, Macy and Foxen, inspire the studio name and the artist.
Education
MFA Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1982
BFA Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1977
AA Bennett College, Millbrook, NY, 1975
Art Students’ League, New York, New York, 1973-1974
Three year apprenticeship at the Johnson Atelier Bronze Foundry in Princeton, New Jersey, 1977-1980
Solo Exhibitions
1996 Childress Gallery Solo Exhibition Paints, Minor's Oaks, CA
2007 Women of Distinction, Long View Gallery, Washington, DC
Exhibitions and Shows
1996 Art Festival, Callabassas, CA
1997 Art Festival, Callabassas, CA
1997 Ojai Art Studio tour, Ojai, CA
1998 Ventura Government Center, Exhibition, CA
1998 Ojai Art Studio tour, Ojai, CA
1999 Ojai Art Studio tour, Ojai, CA
2000 Jewish Community Center, Silver Lake, CA
2000 Ojai Art Studio tour, Ojai, CA
2001 Ojai Art Studio tour, Ojai, CA
2004 Art and Soul Juried Group Show, Round Hill, VA
2005 Waterford Foundation Annual Fair, Waterford, VA
2005 Art at the Mill, Clarke County, Berryville, VA
2005 Studio Artist Tour, Loudoun County, VA
2005 Daffodil Ball, Capital Hospice at River Creek, Leesburg, VA
2006 Waterford Foundation Annual Fair, Waterford, VA
2006 Art at the Mill, Clarke County, Berryville, VA
2006 Studio Artist Tour, Loudoun County, VA
2006 Holiday Show, Beacon Hill, VA
2006 Two Person Show, Round Hill Arts Center, Round Hill, VA
2006 Daffodil Ball, Capital Hospice at River Creek, Leesburg, VA
2007 Waterford Foundation Annual Fair, Waterford, VA
2007 Art at the Mill, Clarke County, Berryville, VA
2007 Studio Artist Tour, Loudoun County, VA
2007 Holiday Art Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA
2007 Daffodil Ball, Capital Hospice at River Creek, Leesburg, VA
2008 Art at the Mill, Clarke County, Berryville, VA
2009 2009 Fall Brush Exhibition, The Pen and Brush, New York, NY
2010 Western Loudoun County Studio Tour, Loudoun County, VA
2010 Contemporary Art Square Mythology, Art Square, Leesburg, VA
2011 Western Loudoun County Studio Tour, Loudoun County, VA
Commissions and Murals
1998 Madonna, Large Steel Installation, Ojai, CA
1998 Donna, Ojai, CA
1998 Lucky, Ojai, CA
1998 Amy, Ojai, CA
1998 Jake, Ojai, CA
2000 Nephew, Ojai, CA
2000 The Chos, Ojai, CA
2000 Father, Ojai, CA
2000 Rooster, Ojai, CA
2001 Ryan, Ojai, CA
2001 Clayton, Ojai, CA
2004 Virginia Countryside, Foyer, Leesburg, VA
2005 Oriental Vases and Whooping Cranes, Foyer, Winchester, VA
2005 Irish Countryside, Bar, Round Hill, VA
Awards and Prizes
1979 Best Bachelor Thesis, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
1982 Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2005 First Place Juried Art Show “Art and Soul”, Round Hill Arts Center, Round Hill, VA
2006 Second Place Painting, Waterford Foundation, Waterford, VA
2007 Second Place Painting, Waterford Foundation, Waterford, VA
2007 Second Place Mixed Media, Waterford Foundation, Waterford, VA
Galleries
Montecito Art and Frame Gallery, Montecito, CA
Nancy Main Gallery, Ojai, CA
Long View Gallery, Washington, DC
Long View Gallery, Sperryville, VA
Bibliography
Sally Pfoutz, “Something Extraordinary,” Elan Magazine, October 2007, 34-37.
The Sow's Ear Poetry Review, 2007 Winter, Illustration of “Hoops”.
Josef Woodard, “Hazy Images, Clear Meaning,” Los Angeles Time, April 4, 1997.
Tessa Veazey, letter of inclusion into NMAA/NPG VF Files, September 9, 1999.
Hope Hanes, “Loudoun Arts Council Featured Artist,” Loudoun Magazine; 2006
Colleen Cason, “About the artist,” Ventura Star; 1997.
Elan Magazine, exhibition announcement with photograph, Great Falls, Virginia, November 2010, 16.
