My inspiration for art is the natural world.

My medium is usually watercolour or oil. After careful observations in the field, and taking photographs, I then paint in the comfort of my studio. I am a self taught artist. Although I sold my first oil paintings whilst still at school I decided to take a career in Health care.
In my spare time I would still occasionally pick up my paints. I was fortunate enough to move up to the South Lakes several years ago, here I've been encouraged by local artists to paint regularly and exhibit my work.

I have visited the Nepalese Himalayas several times. These trips, my interest in climbing and the natural environment have been the inspiration for my most recent oil and watercolour paintings.
People often ask but why all the butterflies. I've been involved in animal recording/surveys with the RSPB for many years. I decided to take a formal qualification in biological recording but at the same time I found illustrating the butterflies a novel way of learning more about them.

I have exhibited and sold at many exhibitions/galleries over the years. Further details of these and future events are in the "news" section of the website.

To see how my most recent paintings is evolving you can also visit the "work in progress sections".
If you are interested in purchasing a painting, or a limited edition print please press the "contact me" button in the main menu.
I update the website regularly so if you like my work do visit again soon.

Thank you again for visiting.

Judith Swift 09/11/24