About

Jude is a painter whose work celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life. Rooted in observation and memory, her paintings often begin in the garden—whether her own or the historic grounds of Godinton House, where her studio is based. Jude is drawn to simple, familiar objects: a vase, a bunch of daisies, a favourite cup. These pieces recur throughout her work like cherished members of the family.

Working initially from life, Jude creates a wealth of studies, sketches, and photographs before developing larger works. Her process is intuitive and physical, layering translucent oil paint with brushes, rags, and scrapers to build richly textured surfaces. She favours the glow of burnt sienna and the buttery weight of yellow ochre, using them to capture not just objects, but the feelings they evoke.

Jude’s lifelong love of vintage textiles and homeware adds a nostalgic thread to her paintings. The domestic objects she paints often carry personal histories—vases passed down from her mother and grandparents, flowers that recall summers spent in their gardens. These connections imbue her work with intimacy and a quiet sense of continuity.