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about the artist
Judy A. O. Lynn has always been a pack rat of sorts. She is drawn to stockpiling words, ephemera and images as a way of preserving memory. Her beautifully designed books, boxes and prints are created to house these cherished and fleeting moments.
Her artistic journey began with a BFA in graphic design and a minor in publishing and printing arts from Pacific Lutheran University. Unexpectedly finding herself as a pastry cook, she retained her book arts hobby at home. Now hobby turned business she brings together elements of these backgrounds into her pieces and her work style.
Her designs and choice of papers are reflective of her
love of nature, pattern and texture. Using unusual
paper combinations, recycled clothes or her own
block prints for book covers, she mingles these methods
with traditional book art techniques to create
decidedly fresh pieces.
All of Judy’s work is designed and made by her. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every book, box and print. She gets satisfaction from designing pieces that are both beautiful and functional, yet open for the owner to complete and fill with his or her own memories, dreams or doodles.
After stints in California, Washington State, Wisconsin and France,
Judy now lives in Georgia. Her work can be found in regional galleries
such as Globe Gallery in Clayton, Georgia, and she participates in
local art shows and festivals. She was also a featured artist on
HGTV’s show “Crafters Coast to Coast". She has been making books, memory boxes and block prints since 1991.
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