Your Painting Title Fourth of July

Your NameJudi Bank


MediumAcrylic

Your ProfileJudi enjoyed a long successful career as a software engineer and inventor, but a debilitating illness struck in 2015. She became homebound and is also losing her eyesight. Painting has become a means to contribute and bring joy. Judi’s husband Steve, a veteran, has been her source of strength. Judi has participated in juried shows and won art contests. Her paintings hang in venues around the town of Cary, NC. She is a member of the Fine Arts League of Cary. She is thrilled to be able to participate in this wonderful event to honor our veterans.

The Story Behind Your PaintingFourth of July is a painting of a July fourth parade. It emphasizes the sun shining on the firetruck and the flags by blurring the surrounding buildings and the crowd. The painting attempts to show the fire fighters’ pride in displaying the flags and the enthusiasm and love of country on the part of the crowd. The little girl jumping in the foreground and waving her hands is meant to convey excitement and patriotism and lead the viewer’s eye towards the firetruck. The color scheme is intentionally predominantly red, white and blue.