Biography

“With a reverence for life, a pride in America, I wish for my works to convey only the joyful side of my life’s experiences. The other types of media that we are bombarded with in our daily lives can drain away our joy. For me, art work should remind us of hope and happiness, just as the gaiety of children’s laughter can evoke a smile and heart-warming memories.”

Family responsibilities behind her, in 1987 Cain took early retirement to return to painting by attending college, numerous workshops, and taking private lessons. She also opened “The Art Gallery”, near Murphys. She has studied with such noted artists as Ted Goerschner, Ann Templeton, and Camille Przwodek.

Since becoming a full-time artist, Cain has taught oil painting fundamentals and “Color Demystified” workshops in several places, including her spacious studio in Forest Meadows, near Murphys, in the California Sierra Mountains. (she and her husband, Lou Papais, recently built a home in Murphys, which includes a smaller studio). “It seemed that a lot of the fundamentals weren’t being taught any longer so I designed the workshops to address those needs”.

FEATURED SHOWS: (selected solo) Haggin Museum, 5/99, Stockton, CA; Main Street Gallery, Murphys, 6/99, 9/2000; San Joaquin County Arts Council 7/93, 8/95, group invitational 5/96, Stockton, CA; Lasting Impressions Gallery, Carmel, CA 2002.

PUBLISHED: US ART MAGAZINE 2/98 and “Woman To Watch” 1997, ‘98, ’99; Sierra Heritage Magazine, spring, 1998; Get Up & Go (lifestyles) interview, 11/98, collage of her works on the cover of “Gold Country Magazine” 2003; artwork used in “Faith & Family” winter 2004/5, cover 2006 catalog Catholic Heritage Curricula and textbooks; “Valley Views Magazine” interview, summer 2006.

Judie Cain’s works are found in collections around the world.

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