JUDE LOBE American Artist

TABLE LOOM FOR SALE

2011-12-01T13:17:00.003-05:00

I've got 4 looms and haven't woven in 15 years. I'm letting go of this table loom.

TABLE LOOM information

Dimensions:

22.5 inches wide, 25" wide including the knobs.

14 inches high.

23" long.

Heddles: String

Reed: Metal 19 inches.

No maker or manufacturer listed on loom.

Email if interested. Art at JudeLobe dot com.

CAMARGUE HORSES

2011-11-19T14:00:00.004-05:00

Camargue Horses of Southern France by Jude Lobe Click on image to visit website

This is a new painting at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. It's acrylic on linen, 30X40 of the ancient breed of horse indigenous to the Camargue area in southern France. They live in the Camargue marshes and are known for their stamina, hardiness and agility. They are quite impressive to watch galloping through the wetlands in that region. The french government had set breeding standards back in the 70's to protect the purity of the breed.

How to EXPAND A SMALL ROOM

2011-01-21T13:43:00.005-05:00

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One easy way to do it? Hang a large landscape painting in the room. Give the illusion of space with a landscape painting that has a distant horizon. It will become your focal point and if you are in the mood to change your environment, you can use the colors in the artwork to determine your wall colors, accent pillows etc.
Art lifts our spirits each time we look at it. Lift your spirits by taking a trip to your local art galleries. Buy local. Support your local economy and your local artists.

CLEVER CATS

2010-12-19T13:14:00.005-05:00

Cats are social creatures. Just finished reading The Tribe of Tiger for the 2nd time. If you are not a cat person, I suggest you read it. It's intriguing, riveting and will completely change your opinion about them. I picked it up to read again after I was asked to donate a painting to an animal rescue organization and it got me on a roll to do some cat paintings. This one is presently displayed at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts in Hillsborough, NC. It is 6X6X1.5 , acrylic on linen on sale for the holidays for $38. The regular price is $65. You can contact art@judelobe.com if you have an interest. See others on my website by clicking image.

WITHOUT WETLANDS, NO SEAFOOD

2010-10-29T17:08:00.009-04:00

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NO WETLANDS, NO SEAFOOD: Runoff can destroy the quality of our wetlands. Many of our wetlands now contain excess sediment, bacteria, and pollutants which can lead to closures of shellfish waters and degradation of recreational areas. We forget that many of the marine life we cherish on our plates began, not in the ocean, but in the wetlands. Many of the saltwater fish and shellfish live at least part of their live in the saltwater marshes.
Marshes have also been proven to be a flood controller and they protect from wave erosion. There are many more reasons to protect and cherish our wetlands.
Help protect our coast with a NC Coastal Federal specialty license plate. Click on NCCF.

Above painting is a study for a larger 30X30 painting available for sale at Carolina Creations in New Bern, NC. The 6X6, acrylic on linen painting above, framed in NC Maple floater frame, is available at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 919-732-5001.

YOU TUBING

2010-10-20T09:32:00.003-04:00

Just found out about an easy way to make videos. If you've got some pics you'd like to share with friends, check them out. Animoto.com

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM

2010-09-17T02:39:00.002-04:00

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At one time it is estimated that about 50 million American Buffalo roamed North America. In the 19th century a slaughter of these animals decimated their numbers along with the Plains Indians that relied on them. The buffalo gave them everything they needed; skins became their water bottles, hides became blankets and coats, flesh was their food, horns became spoons, bones became knives and awls, ribs became sleds, hoofs became rattles, sinew became bows and so on.

They once roamed free. When numbers became dangerously low, some wealthy land owners received money from the government to range them. Buffalo numbers grew, but now, no longer free, they survive within fences.

This enamel and copper piece is a gate that opens to see the buffalo.

HELP BUILD A LIBRARY

2010-09-07T11:39:00.003-04:00

Spring A'Bustin' Click image to go to online auction

BUY ART and HELP BUILD A LIBRARY.
The above painting, Spring A'Bustin', donated by Jude Lobe is one of many artworks and fine crafts to be in a Silent Auction at Fleet Feet Gallery in Carrboro, this Friday, 6-9pm. The proceeds will be used to build a library in Huaripamapa in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The Peru Project was initiated by mother and daughter team, Renata and Kyla McConnell.

You can get a head start on the auction by going to http://thePeruProject.com and click on 'CLICK HERE' to be taken to the online auction. Items are now on display at the Fleet Feet Gallery (not the store) in Carrboro.

2nd FRIDAY IN CARRBORO, PERU PROJECT auction

2010-09-01T12:48:00.008-04:00

Mexican Proverb by Jude Lobe Click image to go to Online Auction
Kyla McConnell, inspired to build a library for the poor, gave up a senior trip last year to Paris to visit the small village of Huaripampa, Peru, in the remote Andes Mountains. She and her mother, Renata, formed a nonprofit organization in Chapel Hill called The Peru Project, to fund the construction of the library and art center for Huaripampa.

Several artists, I included, have donated works to be auctioned off at the Peru Project silent art auction event, Friday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Fleet Street Gallery in Carrboro.

My painting above, "Mexican Proverb - A house does not rest upon the ground, but upon a woman", will be in the auction. It is 16X20X1.5 acrylic on linen in black wood floater frame.
My friend, and one of the co-owners of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, Peg Bachenheimer, has also donated a work.
PS: Unfortunately, there have been some problems with the Online Auction on Idonatetocharity.org. Try back later if you can't connect. But, by all means, come to the Friday night event.

HEARTBROKEN and DISILLUSIONED

2010-07-14T00:17:00.005-04:00

This was one of my new enamel necklaces and was in the exhibit, MUSES, that is now at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. The necklace was stolen. I was inspired by Pat Merriman's Hubble series of paintings and called this HUBBA, HUBBA, HUBBLE. If you see it around town, know that it was ill-gotten. It is very sad that someone feels the urge to take something. They have no idea of the time and effort that went into it. I hope they, at least, learn to appreciate it.
Click image to visit my new enamels website.

IF ENAMELING, WEAR A RESPIRATOR NS97

2010-06-02T13:06:00.004-04:00

For all those considering or already doing enameling, please take heed. Wear a respirator, and not just any particulate dusk mask. One rated NS-97 or above.

Enamel is ground glass. Yes, ground glass! That means all those tiny "dust" particles are sharp and if they get into your lungs you are in trouble. Most enameling classes do not emphasize this strongly enough. In fact, many instructors don't require students to wear masks and they don't wear masks. WEAR A MASK!

Also, when cleaning up, use a wet disposable towel, even for mopping up the floor.
The above pictured respirator is available at Home Depot for about $25. If you find a better deal, let me know. Click the image to link to the page on Home Depot.

HOW TO EASILY DECORATE A ROOM

2010-05-22T09:38:00.011-04:00

INTRO TO DECORATING
Whether you live in a cozy apartment, suburban home, cottage by the sea, or cabin in the mountains, your living room creates a lasting impression for all who enter. More importantly, it makes you comfortable. It sets the mood for the home and should be a reflection of the your personal taste. How to begin?

STEP 1: Visit an art gallery and buy the work of art that speaks to you. Art is literacy of the heart. It is functional. You will use it every single day. Every time you look at it, it will lift your spirits.
COLORS: From that painting, pull your color scheme.
THEME: If that painting moved you, obviously it will make you happy when you live with it.
Accent pillows, rugs, curtains can all reflect colors taken from your painting. Look at these three takes on the same room. See how the art changes the mood.

Locally, a wonderful gallery to view art (and the pieces used above) is the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC 27278. Click on images to visit website.

HOW MANY TREES ARE ENOUGH

2010-04-27T16:55:00.006-04:00

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Ronald Regan once commented, "A tree's a tree. How many more do you need to look at?"
A world full, sir. As Martin Luther stated, "For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. "
My new work, Willow Oak, is now at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. Each time I look at a tree, I'm completely taken by them. And it's a new experience everyday, as they are ever changing.

ARBRES EN HIVER - Trees in Winter enamel art

2010-02-11T15:34:00.007-05:00

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This is a new enamel on copper I just placed at Joyful Jewel in Pittsboro, located next door to the General Store. The enamel is 6x6. I think winter is beginning to make an impression on me. Although I love the colors in this piece, I'm eager to get back into the sweet greens and yellows of spring.

2010-01-29T16:00:00.003-05:00

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FRESH START
12x12x1.5 Acrylic on Linen
$350

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is having the opening reception for the Members Group Exhibit, FRESH START, Friday, Jan 29, 6-9 pm (this evening). There will be wine and cheese and munchies. The gallery had a complete reinstallation on Monday, so everything will be new. Our next show is the NC Symphony fundraiser on Thursday, Feb 25, 6-9 pm.

LEAF US BE

2010-01-26T12:58:00.004-05:00

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LEAF US BE
Enamel on Copper 11x12
$425

Joni Mitchell wrote, “they paved paradise, and put up a parking lot”. This line has always resonated with me and leaves me to wonder who speaks out for the trees. Every time I walk outside, I’m in awe of the beauty of the trees in every season; their resilience, elegant lines and unique shapes.

AUTUMN UNCONFINED enamel on copper

2010-01-20T01:07:00.007-05:00

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Although it's winter, I just completed this enamel on copper piece called:
Autumn Unconfined
8X8 Enamel on Copper
$300
After annealing the copper I placed leaves and enamel and fired in a 1400 degree kiln. I enameled and fired several more times in the kiln and, at the end, torch fired. The attached pieces were hand-cut and hand-forged (hammered) leaves. Some were enameled & kiln fired, some were hand-torched. This will be exhibited at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts which will have an opening January 29, 6-9pm.

LONG LIVE THE TREE

2009-12-29T01:33:00.007-05:00

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I had been working exclusively on enamels the last month, but this week I'll begin to get back to the canvas. This painting, Long Live the Tree, is part of a series, "Trees Inspire", where I choose one tree as the main subject, a secondary subject and text. This one reads:
"Miracle of engineering, home maker, provider, judicious purifier, sustainer of species, healer, nuturer, protector of the earth, hero of the environment. Long live the Tree." It is 30"x30"X1.5" and is available for sale. $950.

BUSY CREATING 4THE HOLIDAY

2009-11-04T19:01:00.003-05:00

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The past month I have been busy creating objects d'art for our Holiday Show like the enameled box above. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Holiday show will open November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving. We will have a wonderful selection of artworks that will make marvelous gifts.

2009-10-31T17:34:00.003-04:00

My friend, Sharon Wheeler, is opening a bookstore in Hillsborough, NC. This is the logo I designed for her. Purple Crow Books is opening Nov. 19, 2009 6-9pm with Michael Malone doing a book signing. FMI click on image.

FISH GOTTA SWIM

2009-08-29T12:53:00.005-04:00

The gallery at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem is now exhibiting some of my enamels. One of my favorites, FISH GOTTA SWIM, is there. This is a composite of several pieces of fired enamels on copper. Pieces were manipulated (corrugated look) and impressed with designs. Also the application of Sgrafitto was used. Now I have to get back to the studio. Thanks for visiting. See more of my enamels by clicking on the image above.

ROAD TO LOVE AND PEACE

2009-08-10T23:33:00.008-04:00

ROAD TO LOVE AND PEACE
6X6 copper attached to 6X6X2 birch wood Sold
A new enamel on copper, 6X6. Copper annealed then enamel applied through hand-made stencils. Several firings took place to build color. Sgrafitto technique applied to enhance design and copper wire placed in cloisonne fashion. Hand-torch used at the end for enhancing.
Click on image to see more at my website

BACK TO WORK

2009-08-04T13:10:00.008-04:00

MARSH STUDY in blue
6X6X1.5
SOLD
After a short hiatus brought on by a medical issue, I'm back in the studio working. I've begun by doing 6X6's as I work on some ideas. Here's the first one. My goal is to try and be more active on this blog and perhaps get to do a daily painting. Click on image to go to my website.

FREE WINE TASTING AND ART EXHIBIT

2009-07-15T18:52:00.005-04:00

We're all getting ready for a great opening at the
Benjamin Winery in Saxapahaw. Come join
our cabaret.
Come taste the wine,
Come eat the cheese.
Come blow your horn,
Start celebrating;
Right this way,
Our art is waiting.

PLEIN AIR KEEPS ME GROUNDED

2009-07-10T08:32:00.004-04:00

Light in constant movement. Shadows changing minute to minute. No time to contemplate. Paint what you see. Wouldn't it be grand to see through the eyes of the innovators Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne . . . for a moment I glimpse at the excitement they felt plein air painting.

PROVENCE VISITED

2009-06-05T12:19:00.001-04:00

Click on image to get more info at my website. PROVENCE VISITED is a collaborative exhibit of Kathleen Gwinnett and Jude Lobe opening at Harrison's Restaurant in Burlington, NC on Sunday, June 28, 3-5pm. The show runs from June 15 to July 14. Refreshments served including the wonderful Pastis, France's national beverage. Coaster tiles and prints will also be available for sale at the Opening.

EXPLORE THE WOODS Opening

2009-05-29T01:59:00.001-04:00

Click on the image at left to see more enamels.This Friday, May 29, 6-9pm is the opening at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. I will have several new enamels on display. The next show is in June, which is called Provence Visited. I'll be joining Kathy Gwinnett at Harrison's Restaurant for our opening June 28, 3-5 pm.

RIVERS GOTTA FLOW

2009-05-02T17:48:00.000-04:00

This month I am working on my enamels on copper. I'm getting ready for my Featured Artist show, with wood-turner Pat Lloyd and visual artist Kim Wheaton. The opening is May 29, 6-9 pm at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. In this show I am introducing a collection of my new enamels on copper. This week I just found out an enamel piece, Rivers Gotta Flow, entered in the Person County ARTfest 2009, won 2nd place. I hope to see many of my friends at the Opening in Hillsborough. Let me know what you think of my latest enamel artworks.

Mandolin and Friend

2009-03-30T10:46:00.001-04:00

I'm very excited about my new painting, Mandolin and Friend, being accepted in a National Juried Show. If you are in the area of Winston-Salem, NC on April 2, 5-7pm, please stop in at the Opening of Dimensions 2009. 301 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem.

March update

2009-03-08T15:45:00.000-04:00

This month I've curtailed my Provence paintings. They will, however, be on display at Harrison's Restaurant in Burlington, NC in April. I'll update on the opening. For the opening I will have my paintings on tiles for sale.
I'm now working on the Featured Artist exhibit which I am doing with Wood-turner, Pat Lloyd, and visual artist, Kim Wheaton. Our theme is EXPLORE THE WOODS and will open May 29, 6-9pm. . Most of my work for the exhibit will be enamels on copper but there will be a painting or two. Here's a sample of a small piece that will be there. It's a mini bird nest. Jude

2009-02-19T17:22:00.000-05:00

After my trip to France, I couldn't stop painting the beautiful landscapes. I think I have painted all my memories, so until my next trip, my Provence paintings are curtailed. Music is still inspiring me. Two nights ago I saw Jorma Kaukonen, Robben Ford and, new to me, Ruthie Foster. My mind is swirling with new bluesy jazzy images. I'm also working on enameled pieces for an upcoming exhibit with wood-turner Pat Lloyd and visual artist Kim Wheaton in April in Hillsborough, NC. Well, got to get back to the studio.

2008-10-06T13:43:00.002-04:00

LAVENDER FIELDS
6X6X1.5
Acrylic on Linen
Sold

A view of fields in Sault, Provence in July.

2008-10-06T13:29:00.001-04:00

LAVENDER COUNTY 2
6X6X1.5
Acrylic on Linen
Sold

A recent trip to Provence, France inspired a series of paintings. This is a view on the way to Sault, Provence. In July the fields were aglow with lavender and the air was heavenly scented.

2008-10-06T13:22:00.001-04:00

MOCKINGBIRD TREE
30X30X1.5
Sold

One of my favorite books is "To Kill a Mockingbird". This was inspired by a quote from the book.

"Mockingbirds don't do nothing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens or nest in corncribs. They don't do but one thing but sing their heart's out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Miss Maudie Atkinson

Hickory Stick

2008-07-04T15:34:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog. This is a 12X12 acrylic on linen, $285. It's a painting of an antique putter. I love the patina of the wood and the brass.