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Judith Monroe

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Helping nature lovers bring the joy and wonders of the earth into their home environments through richly textured artworks.

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hi, I’m Judith. I make mixed-media pieces inspired by creek walks, oak woods & the small miracles that the nature holds. I share my work to bring a little hope & healing through art, because we all need that more now than ever. 🧡
 #healingart #hopeful #artwithheart

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 20h

Last weekend, over seven million Americans gathered peacefully to express both love for our country and concern for its direction.
 Here in California, it was a joyful reminder that community and connection still matter deeply.
 Let’s keep showing up — with hope, with heart, and with each other. 💛

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 1d

Catch the Opening Reception & Preview on Nov 6 (5–8pm) for an early look at all the incredible pieces — then join the Art Auction on Nov 15 (5–8pm) for an unforgettable evening of bidding and celebration.

Support local art and snag your tickets today!

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 1d

Ready to bid on something beautiful?

I’m excited to have my work “Be It Ever So Humble” included in Verge Center for the Arts’ Annual Art Auction — a night filled with art, music, food, and community!

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 2d

I hold on to hope by walking in the sunshine on local trails.
Listening to the birds,
Feeling the ground under my feet,
Noticing the tiny miracles that show up.
Nature reminds me that life renews itself. That light finds a way through, even after the storm.
What small thing helps you breathe again?

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes the creative path takes an unexpected turn, like making one too many pieces for a show.

“Dream Journey” is that extra piece: butterflies dancing on a vintage map, a reminder that detours can lead to beauty.

6x4” Mixed media $100

Available now: DM if it speaks to your wanderer’s heart.

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 3d

Creating art helps me remember that beauty still exists-even in small, fragile moments.

Where do you find hope when things feel uncertain?

#HopeAndHealing

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 3d

I’m holding on to hope.
Even when the world feels heavy, I’m choosing to keep looking for beauty.

Not because it’s easy.
Not because I understand everything that’s happening.
But because it’s the only way I know how to keep going.

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 7d

Fruitful found its new home!

Together, we raised over $84,000 for the arts through the Gallery Gala at Blue Line Arts—proof that creativity truly connects & transforms communities.

Keep supporting local art. Join me at Blue Line Arts for the Taste of The Tour reception this Sat Oct 18, 5-7pm

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 9d

Ginty is not happy that it is raining on her third birthday so she has to spend most of the day inside. (Rain is not her idea of fun.)

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 10d

Nature always knows how to stop me in my tracks.
 Today it was a northern flicker feather, a reminder of beauty waiting to be noticed.

Do you ever find treasures like this on your walks? Share your favorite nature finds below.

#everydaymiracles

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 10d

It’s a great opportunity to meet the artists, see the work up close & get inspired before the Placer Artists Tour, Nov 7–9, 10–5 daily.

During the Tour, you’ll find me at Angela Houk’s brand-new Roseville studio, surrounded by art that celebrates nature in many forms.

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 10d

Nature teaches us how to bend, adapt & endure, a lesson you can take from Reserves of Strength.
 This mixed media piece is part of the Taste of the Tour exhibit at Blue Line Arts. Join us for the opening reception this Saturday, 5–7pm!

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 13d

See “Dissonance” as part of the “Art of Resistance” this Saturday at the Sofia, or Oct 25-26 at I Street Studios.

#healingart #hopeful

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 13d

In my new “Dissonance” series, every layer matters. The backgrounds carry scripture. The first image-a bird no longer living-speaks of loss. The second image-a bird alive-offers contrast, hope & tension.
Together these layers create a visual conversation that words alone can’t hold.

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 15d

So pretty! Do you know what it came from?

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 15d

If you’ve been waiting for one that speaks to your own dreams—take a look at what’s still available through the link below.

www.judithmonroe.com/artwork

Artworks — Judith Monroe

www.judithmonroe.com

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 15d

“Pollinating Dreams” has found its new home!

This mixed media piece—shaped like a house—is a visual metaphor for the inner work of growth: where imagination and action transform possibility into beauty.

Thank you to the collector who connected with this piece!

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 16d

Aspens quaking in the breeze… pure magic.
 Here’s a few seconds of golden light from a day trip I took with students last weekend.

It was technically work—but my soul felt like it was on vacation.

Do you have a favorite place to recharge in nature? I’d love to hear it in the comments.

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 16d

This is what it is coming to. We MUST RESPOND WITH PEACEFUL PROTEST. Our country and our lives depend on it.

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/o...

Opinion | Trump Is Not Afraid of Civil War. Neither Is Stephen Miller.

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 17d

This work was born from tension, the ache of seeing faith used to justify what contradicts the teachings of Jesus.

See it Oct 11, 7pm at Phenomenal perfomance at The Sofia with Art of Resistance - Sacramento, CA.

Follow along for more opportunities to see this work in the coming weeks.

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 17d

Ever have an idea live in your head for months before it finally comes to life?
 That’s what this moment feels like. “Humility” is the first finished piece in my new Dissonance series:  
A layered mix of photo transfer, collage, and transparency, where conflicting truths all remain partly visible.

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 21d

First real rain in months!
 We took a walk to the creek just to soak it in—the sound, the smell, the rush of water we haven’t seen in so long.

What’s your favorite thing about that first big rain after a dry spell?

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 21d

This was not a law enforcement raid, it was a military attack on our own citizens.

Can you see it now? Or will it have to get worse?

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/u...

Drones, Helicopters, Hundreds of Arrests: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Chicago So Far

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Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 21d

Browse the remaining butterflies in the collection on my website and find the one that speaks to you.

www.judithmonroe.com/artwork

Artworks — Judith Monroe

www.judithmonroe.com

Judith Monroe @judithmonroe.bsky.social · 21d

Collector’s choice!

Butterfly Collection #22 (Eighty-eight butterfly) has officially SOLD!
 I love seeing these one-of-a-kind pieces find their forever homes.

If you’ve been eyeing a butterfly from the series, now’s the time—each piece is unique and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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