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Artist Series
FALL ART EXHIBIT
IN THE ARGYLE
Written by Patti Browder
A place to present artists of all kinds and mediums.
Judy Pizzurro
Lakewood resident, Judy Pizzurro, needed a new craft to keep her busy during the pandemic. After making copper jewelry in a studio for several years, she wanted to try something new that wouldn’t require the use of a blow-torch in the house. After she discovered the process of Alcohol Ink, it became her new creative passion.
Judy and her husband, Frank, have lived in Lakewood for 22 years. Judy majored in theater and taught theater in high school for 12 years and middle school for another 20 years. After retiring from teaching, a friend invited her to work with the local Spinning Tree Theater. Judy became a member of the Board, and began arranging fund-raisers and planning events. When COVID shutdowns ended, Spinning Tree reinvented their mission to work with disabled and non-disabled children producing theater where the children can interact with professionals. Judy continues to assist with planning and promoting these children’s productions at Johnson County Heritage Center.
Judy’s new creative activity for the past two years has been working with Alcohol Ink. The process
involves adding 90+% alcohol to the intense alcohol ink. After dropping the ink on a non-porous surface, she can add movement with an air compressor, hair dryer, or a straw for example. As the work dries, it reveals a pattern of colorful designs and unique textures. For Judy, learning this technique involved lots of experimenting on different surfaces, including special paper, glass and ceramic tile. She produces one-of-a-kind designs on Christmas Ornaments and greeting cards and participates in local shows and boutiques.
Judy also has a love of gardening and reading and is a long-time member of the Lakewood Bookies Book Club. She and her family enjoy the lake from their boat every summer.
All artists featured in the gallery are Lakewood Residents. If you are an artist, or know someone in Lakewood who might be interested in showing their artistic talent to the community, get in touch with Carole Gray, cjegray@gmail.com; or Sharon Stackelhouse, s.stackelhouse@icloud.com. We are never surprised and always delighted to find new talent in Lakewood. BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Volunteer Shoutout
We wanted to acknowledge some of our incredible volunteers for creating the beautiful fall arrangements you may have seen around the Argyle and the Office Reception area—Jahala Kinser, and the other wonderful Food & Beverage Committee volunteers. The time and care that is put into the appearance of the Clubhouse throughout the seasons is truly appreciated. We couldn’t do it without you!
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