Botanical Notecards

Posted on September 9, 2025 by judy

I wanted to share some exciting news about my latest creations for the upcoming Herb Fest on September 13, 2025! I’ve made a collection of unique note cards featuring pressed herbs, flowers, and leaves, enhanced with watercolor accents on the leaves and delicate bug illustrations.

These note cards, along with other wonderful herbal products crafted by guild members, will be available for sale at the festival. All proceeds from the sales will go directly to the Conestoga Herb Guild, helping us fund speakers and various programs throughout the year.

I’m really looking forward to the event and hope to see you there!

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Pet Portrait: Juniper

Posted on July 20, 2025 by judy

I’m currently working on a pet portrait of a dog named Juniper for a good cause! I signed up to be an artist for a fundraiser supporting the York SPCA, and I recently received the assignment via email, complete with photos of this beautiful dog.

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Painting in Winter

Posted on December 23, 2017 by judy

Frozen Experimental series — watercolor on wet paper placed outside in below freezing temperatures.  Notice the ice crystal formations that remain in the paint after drying.

“Frozen Landscape I” watercolor by Judy Beck Lobos

 

“Frozen Landscape II” watercolor by Judy Beck Lobos

 

“Frozen Landscape lll” watercolor by Judy Beck Lobos

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Frozen painting

Posted on December 23, 2017 by judy

Watercolor on paper placed outside in freezing temperatures while still wet- ice crystals form and remain in the paint. 8×10

Winter Mountain 8×10 (Sold)

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Bug Collection

Posted on October 23, 2017 by judy

Watercolor 18×24

Sold

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Blue Birds and Bamboo

Posted on September 30, 2017 by judy

18×24 Blue Birds and Bamboo, watercolor by Judy Beck Lobos (Sold)

 

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Birds in the Bamboo

Posted on September 23, 2017 by judy

Japanese Brush Painting 18×24

SOLD

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Exhibition at Willow Valley

Posted on July 15, 2017 by judy

I’m excited to exhibit my watercolor and ink Sumi-e (Japanese Brushwork) paintings and scrolls in The Clubhouse at Willow Valley Communities. I’ll be demonstrating Japanese calligraphy at a reception on July 20th and will paint your name in Japanese calligraphy on paper for you to take home.  Please come and enjoy the party! 3:00 – 5:00pm

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The Little Chair

Posted on July 26, 2015 by judy

Pull up a chair and join me in the garden. 

The “Native Plants in the Landscape” conference at Millersville University offered a workshop taught by Landscape architect David Hughes. He taught us how to create miniature chairs made with invasive trees and plants gathered from the woods.

I wasn’t speedy enough to complete my chair during the workshop, so I took it home in pieces to finish.

The Little Chair

Mr. Gray with The Little Chair

I split long, leathery yucca leaves into long strips and wove them to create the seat. The yucca leaves are flexible and strong.


“Garden fairies come at dawn,
Bless the flowers then they’re gone.”
~Author Unknown

And now they will have a chair to sit upon. 🙂
-Judy

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Wild Twig Birdnest

Posted on July 20, 2015 by judy

One of my wild giant twig bird’s nest purchased by Lulubelle Photography.  Here are a few of her VERY special photographs!

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