Portfolio of Works

Judi and Rod Linder live in Salida, Colorado with their border collie June. They have a studio and wood shop where they create their art and participate in the annual Salida Studio Tour. You can find them at the Pearl Street Art Festival in Boulder Colorado and at the Arts Collective on 124 F street in Salida.

After earning a BA in Psychology at UC Irvine, Padgett discovered her creative expression in a photographic darkroom in the late 1970s.

Wanting to enrich her images, she began hand painting her black and white silver gelatin prints, primarily with oil.

When the world of photography radically altered and digital became the norm, she resisted the change findings other ways to express her artistic voice. It was a natural evolution for her to extend her painting techniques to “canvas” as well as working with collage.

Some of the paintings on display were created in the interim between her analog photography days and her current digital manipulation photographic work. The 3 large paintings were created in the last 2 months of 2024.

Reference photos for the cowboy pieces were photographed, in black and white, on a ranch in New Mexico during their branding.

“Whether working with my photographic art or my paintings, my intent is to impart a message and elicit an emotional response in the viewer. I love creating thought-provoking art that speaks to the viewer.”

Biography

Although I spent my professional career as a nurse-midwife providing women's health care, the need to be creative has always been pervasive in my life.  Through the years I have taken numerous classes and workshops to develop my artistic skill set.  Since retiring to Salida, Colorado I have been able to pursue art full time.

Landscape Paintings

These landscapes are memories from a moment in time.  Inspired by patterns, textures and the play of light, I try to capture the essence of the landscape, simplifying it into shapes and colors.  Working intuitively, layers of paint are applied to bring depth and richness to the painting.

Abstract Paintings

It all starts with energetic scribbles on a blank piece of paper followed by swaths of color. Painting abstractly in oil and cold wax is all about play, exploration and discovery. I balance spontaneity with thoughtful decisions as the painting evolves.  It is always a surprise to see where the painting takes me.