‘Work of Art’ contestant Judith Ann Braun’s Absolutely Awesome finger paintings!

Artist Judith Braun at work. All rights reserved.

Artists Judith Ann Braun, a contestant on season 1 of ‘Work of Art: The Next Great Artist’, does what she calls “fingerings” to create beautiful, flowing symmetrical works. She uses various materials (charcoal, pastel, chalk, etc.) to paint her works. My favorite part of her work is her skill in using negative space so effectively. Using empty (negative) space, and making it work, is something very few can do well. Also, by using her fingers as the tools of implementation, she gets a varied and real organic feel to her work. Though almost all of her new work is abstract, not all her work is “fingerings.”

Installation pt 1. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Installation pt 2. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Installation pt 3. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

“Abstraction keeps the images free to be anything, while the symmetry resolves that fluidity into something, like liquid energy crystallizing. This crystal metaphor is further reflected in the carbon medium that, under heat and pressure, becomes a diamond. I like to think I’m drawing with diamond dust” -Judith Braun

Finger painting art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Finger painting art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Large wall installation. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

As stated, not all of her work is finger painting. These works show her abstract and symmetrical style in other mediums.

Graphite on paper #1. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Graphite on paper #2. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Graphite on paper #3. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

Though not finger painting, her use of symmetry and text fading creates and intriguing and visually appealing work. Art by Judith Braun. All rights reserved.

For your creativity and dedication to truth, justice and the artistic way Give Us Art! salutes you Judith Braun!

Art & Attitude,
Savage1
Savage1Studio.com

This post was, once again, inspired by Spooky over at www.odditycentral.com. He continues to be an incredible resource of killer art news! So be sure to check out his site too!