about the artist:

     Every chair, every desk, every mirror has a story to tell. But the road is long, and furniture doesn’t tell tales. Still, determined pieces make their way to artist Judy Rickenbacher’s studio where Judy, a genuine “furniture whisperer,” deftly coaxes the history out of well-worn wood and nails. Working with mostly vintage pieces, Judy uses found furniture as a palette for combined artwork, faux painting, and historical and cultural ornament. These one-of-a-kind, heirloom-quality home furnishings and accessories appeal to those of us eager to embrace “home-grown” over “mass-produced.” Judy finds the challenge of commission work irresistible as well.

Judy is an intrinsic, self-taught artist, but has enhanced her instinctive style with selective art and interior design courses on the collegiate level. “I seem to learn best when left to my own discovery.” Judy also spent time with The Sherwin-Williams Company, where her understanding of paint technology and design was polished to near perfection.

If you cherish down-to-earth, if community, country and effortless simplicity beckon you, then Judy just may have a treat in store with your name on it. Enjoy!