Biography
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I paint using the forms of nature as symbols for expression:
pathways, clouds, mountains, sunlight and shadows, flowers,
trees, and flowing streams. I also collect titles from
everything from rock music to hymns, sermons, movies,
conversations, and TV; and then paint inspired by both the words
and the music. The paintings are a record of my journey, the
expression of my deepest feelings for family and friends, and
they tell my philosophy: “Choose a Path With Heart,” Live Your
Dreams,” and “Love Conquers All!” . Judy Bynum George |
North Georgia Impressionist painter Judy Bynum George resides in Helen, Georgia. Judy has synthesized her musical and artistic talents into a rich and multi-faceted career, including art instruction at the college level, professional painting, and managing her own gallery in Cleveland, GA. George's other projects include paintings based on “mountaintop experiences” from the local Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountain ranges, as well as the National Forests of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Thickly-applied mountains of color express enthusiasm for her subject while conveying a message of encouragement for fellow travelers. Over the past thirty years her paintings have become a part of numerous private and corporate collections throughout the Southeastern United States. George’s Impressionist landscapes have become recognizable for their identifiable brushstrokes, rich color, and playful and inspirational titles.
Artist Bio
Founder: Art of Living, Inc.
Web sites: JudyBynumGeorge.com
Art-of-Living.org
Artist in Residence, Buisson Arts Center, Dahlonega, GA (2006)
Education:
M.Ed., Art Education, North Georgia College (1994)
B.A., Art/Art Education, Houston Baptist University (1972)
Teaching Experience:
Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, GA 1988-1993, Department of Art:
Art Appreciation
Louisiana College, Pineville, LA 1982-1983, Department of Continuing
Education: Basic Drawing and Figure Drawing
Louisiana State University, Alexandria, LA 1980-1981, Department of Art:
, Art History, Painting and Drawing.
Selected Collections:
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Buisson, Snellville, GA
Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA
Alexandria Museum, Alexandria, LA
Mr. and Mrs. H. Fielder Martin, Atlanta, GA
North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Norrell Corporation, Atlanta, GA
Home Federal, Atlanta, GA
American Cancer Society
Vincent, Chorey, Taylor and Feil, Atlanta, GA
Bank of Eastman, Milledgeville, GA
One Person and Featured Artist Shows:
“Resident Artists Show”, Buisson Arts Center, Dahlonega, GA (2006)
“A Fall Gathering” featuring Michael Shagina, Liefje Smith, and Judy
Bynum George, Bobbe
Gillis, Inc., Buckhead, Atlanta, GA, (2005)
“Onward and Upward: Impressionistic Paintings and Prints by Judy Bynum
George,” Helen Public Library, Helen, GA (2005)
“A Celebration of Change,” Tallulah Gallery, Tallulah Falls, GA (2004)
“Four Plus One,” an exhibition of painting and photography, Georgia
Heritage Association Center for the Arts, Tallulah Falls, GA (2004)
“A Mountain Soiree,” Unicoi State Park Beach House, Helen, GA (2003)
The Center Gallery, Sautee-Nacoochee Arts & Community Center, Sautee,
GA. “May Your Life Blossom” (2002)
“Art and Faith,” Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, GA (2002)
“Art and Faith,” Covenant Baptist Church, Cleveland, GA (2001)
The Center Gallery, Sautee-Nacoochee Arts & Community Center, Sautee,
GA, "Gestures of the Spirit," Featured Artist and Piano Recital (2000)
Monty Stabler Galleries, Birmingham, AL "Monty Stabler Galleries
Presents Judy Bynum and Vicki Ingham" (1997)
Trypticon Gallery, Louisville, Ky., "The Flowers of Judy Bynum" (1993)
Center for Religion and the Arts, The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, Louisville, KY, "The Flowers of Judy Bynum" (1992)
North Georgia College, John L. Nix Mountain Cultural Center, Dahlonega,
GA, "Paintings for Peace" (1990)
Mercer University, Monroe Swilley Library, Atlanta, GA, "Paintings for
Peace" (1988)
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA (1982)
“Landscapes and Flowerscapes by Judy Bynum,” Louisiana College Art
Gallery, Louisiana College, Pineville LA (1981)
Group Shows:
Bascomb Louise Gallery/Fine Arts Center, Highlands, NC (2006)
“9/11 Exhibition”, Buisson Arts Center, Dahlonega, GA (2006)
Quinlan Arts Center, Gainesville, GA, "From the Mountains to the Shore"
(2001)
Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival, First United Methodist Church,
Alexandria, LA (1985) (Awards)
Members Exhibition, Alexandria Museum, Alexandria, LA (1979)(Award)
Piano and Art Programs:
The Center Gallery, Sautee-Nacoochee Arts & Community Center, Sautee,
GA, "Gestures of the Spirit," Featured Artist and Piano Recital (March
10-April 30, 2000)
"Impressionism in Art & Music" featuring Dr. David George and Judy Bynum
George, Kingsport Music Club, Kingsport, TN, April 2, 2004.
"Impressionism in Art & Music" featuring Dr. David George and Judy Bynum
George, Gainesville Music Club, Gainesville, GA, October 7, 2004.
Feature Articles:
“Artist Draws Murals for Dekalb County Hospital,” White-County News
Telegraph (Cleveland, GA) Nov 2006
"Area Artist Reaches Out to Adults with Mental Illness," The Northeast
Georgian (Cornelia, GA) 10 October 2003
"Artists Reaches Out to Adults with Mental Illness," White County
News-Telegraph, (Cleveland, GA) 11 December 2003
“The Best of White County Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Local Artist,”
White County News-Telegraph, Cleveland, GA (11 April 2002)
“Winter Show Features Birds, Blossoms," White County News-Telegraph,
(Cleveland, GA) 2 Feb 2002
Bonin, Marie, "Local Woman: Live Your Dreams," White County
News-Telegraph (Cleveland, GA) 17 July 1997.
"Abstein Gallery Vibrates with Diversity", Signal, Georgia State
University, (Atlanta, GA) 18 November 1997.
Fenlon, D.J. "White County Artist to Enjoy Busy Holidays," White County
News-Telegraph (Cleveland, GA) 7, November 1997.
Cover of Bible Discovery Adult Leader’s Guide and Adult Student’s Book,
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) March-May 1997, Vol. 9. No. 3
"The Artists of Abstein Gallery: Visual Languages," Atlanta Homes &
Lifestyles, November 1996
Mauney, Sharon, "Local Artist's Dream Becomes Reality," The Telegraph
(Cleveland, GA) 30 October 1996
Wilcox, Rhonda, "Local Artist's Work to Appear in Paralympic Benefit,"
White County News (Cleveland, GA) 2 November 1995
“Fleur-de-lis: The Essence and Elegance of French Design," Idea House
Magazine and Resource Guide 1994
"French Country Fleur-de-lis," Southern Living Idea House Magazine &
Resource Guide, Southern Living, August 1994
"The Artists of Abstein Gallery: In a More Perfect World," Atlanta Homes
and Lifestyles, December 1994
“TMC Art Instructor Ranks High in Atlanta Art Gallery Sales,” White
County News-Telegraph, January 1994
"The Artists of Abstein Gallery: In All Reality," Atlanta Homes and
Lifestyles, December 1993
Craddock, Melissa. "Judy Bynum Celebrates Symphony of Life," White
County News (Cleveland, GA) 17 September 1992
Dyer, Candice. "Art Off the Beaten Trail," The Times (Gainesville, GA)
11 June 1989
Galleries:
Bobbe Gillis Gallery
1000 Marietta St., NW, Suite 108
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 347-9016
Tallulah Gallery
580 Tallulah Gorge Scenic Loop
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-6020
Yonah Treasures
Highway 75
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 348-8236
Mountain Gallery
On the Square in Clarkesville, GA
(706)754-2224
Georgia Heritage Association Center for the Arts
11785 441 Hollywood Comm. North
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-2224
Unicoi Craft Shop
Unicoi State Park
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-2310
The Center Gallery
Sautee-Nacoochee Center
283 Highway 255 N
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 878-3300
Judy Bynum George
Art Gallery
On the Downtown Square
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-244-9516
Bonnie Flood Gallery
Vickery Village
Cumming, GA
(770) 605-4441
