About Judi Kent Pyrah
Judi's career as an artist spans over 5o years and this life has taken her on many fantastic and exciting adventures and at times some very privilege experiences. She has travelled all over the world with her art and horses and has learnt and experience many disciplines with different breeds of horses.
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About Judi & Her Artwork
Princess Di and Prince Charles and his thoroughbred
Here Judi shares a brief snapshot of this time.
My early passion as a child was horses and ponies and my passion to be with them and when I couldn’t have one I drew and painted them instead.
Since then my art and love of horses has taken me on so many incredible adventures including: Think I was going bt the name of Judi Mendelsohn.
My early passion as a child was horses and ponies and my passion to be with them and when I couldn’t have one I drew and painted them instead.
Since then my art and love of horses has taken me on so many incredible adventures including: Think I was going bt the name of Judi Mendelsohn.
- Riding King Hussein’s own Arab in the Palace grounds in Amman,
- Riding horseback through Petra,
- Riding the Wadi Rum on a camel as well,
- Driving four in hand as well as tandem of leading competitors,
- Cutting cattle in the US, on horseback,
- Showing Arabians in San Francisco,
- Driving in harness racing, high school dressage with the top training in Portugal,
- Riding the plains of Kenya,
- Trail riding in Yellowstone and coyote hunting at night at the top of a mountain in Canada,
- Visiting the royal stud in Jordan,
- and visiting many fabulous equine studs and farms in the United States.
Local Artists Royal Success
Local artist's royal success painting of lady Diana, Prince Charles and his polo pony - click on image to read.
Of course not forgetting home efforts- hunting, hunter trialling, dressage and endurance. Wow! Who could ask for more. Well it did lead to setting up Judal Arabians and for 12 years I was in heaven, learning as we went and achieving some wonderful successes in hand and under saddle with the help of some wonderful people. I still enjoy catching up with our horses in their afterlife with their new owners, their ongoing successes in both spheres and especially their breeding programmes. The obsession had to end: heartbreaking as it was, old age and the insecurity of living in france with no help and less than fluent in French we had to make a decision!
Those memories will never fade and I will remember each and every one of our beautiful horses and foals we bred.
I hack out on other people’s horses occasionally but it is never as satisfying as your own. I pain nearly every day – Arabian horse art is always my favourite – but I do try new subjects all the time – dogs, landscapes, figurative, weird stuff even and still enjoy trying to express my love and passion for beautiful things in life, as they are all around us!
Those memories will never fade and I will remember each and every one of our beautiful horses and foals we bred.
I hack out on other people’s horses occasionally but it is never as satisfying as your own. I pain nearly every day – Arabian horse art is always my favourite – but I do try new subjects all the time – dogs, landscapes, figurative, weird stuff even and still enjoy trying to express my love and passion for beautiful things in life, as they are all around us!
FRONT COVER OF WOMAN'S WEEKLY IN JULY 1981
Judi's painting of what potentially Lady Diana would wear on her wedding day makes the front cover of Women's Weekly - click on image to enlarge
I look back and see again so many pictures of my past work on the internet, did I paint that? – and I remember every brush stroke and feel quite satisfied with what I have managed to achieve! Plus three wonderful, talented children, 9 grandchildren and two great grandsons despite all the other stuff that interferes with one's life.
MORE ABOUT JUDI KENT PYRAH AKA JUDI MENDELSON
Internationally acclaimed equestrian artist, Judi Kent Pyrah's natural artistic talent was nurtured since childhood.
At 17 she began painting portraits ,dogs and horses for a living and cherished a dream of a life painting and working with horses.
Judi's work has been exhibited and published in Canada and America for many years and more recently in the UK, with over fifty published works featuring mostly equestrian and canine subjects.
She has traveled extensively, providing her with in depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of equestrianism and wildlife which proves to be an endless source of inspiration for her art.
MORE ABOUT JUDI KENT PYRAH AKA JUDI MENDELSON
Internationally acclaimed equestrian artist, Judi Kent Pyrah's natural artistic talent was nurtured since childhood.
At 17 she began painting portraits ,dogs and horses for a living and cherished a dream of a life painting and working with horses.
Judi's work has been exhibited and published in Canada and America for many years and more recently in the UK, with over fifty published works featuring mostly equestrian and canine subjects.
She has traveled extensively, providing her with in depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of equestrianism and wildlife which proves to be an endless source of inspiration for her art.
Judal Arabians
Judi with her German Pointer "Sam" and a painting of her German Shepherd "Sabre"
Judi is an all round accomplished equestrienne and BHSAI and over the last 10 years established a successful Arabian show and breeding stud with her partner Alan M Hunt in the beautiful National Park Area of North Yorkshire.
Equestrian prints available by Judi externally
In 2009 the stud was downsized and now Judi is concentrating more on her art work while enjoying a more relaxed and peaceful life in beautiful France.
Originals and prints and commissioned pieces can still be purchased and ordered through their UK Agent Judi's son Zachary Mendelsohn, who is based in London and via telephone or the internet with Judi personally.
Read More about Judi Kent Pyrah the equestrian artist
Equestrian prints available by Judi externally
In 2009 the stud was downsized and now Judi is concentrating more on her art work while enjoying a more relaxed and peaceful life in beautiful France.
Originals and prints and commissioned pieces can still be purchased and ordered through their UK Agent Judi's son Zachary Mendelsohn, who is based in London and via telephone or the internet with Judi personally.
Read More about Judi Kent Pyrah the equestrian artist
The Dales Diary with Judi Kent Pyrah and Alan M Hunt
Equestrian Portraits and Commissions
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Turn your precious moments into works of art - your children as they grow, your pet dogs or cats , horses and ponies, your home or beloved family all together .
No photograph can substitute a real painting but can be used in the creation of a beautiful portrait to grace your home for years!
If you are interested in Judi Kent Pyrah's work,Originals or Limited Edition Prints or you would like to commission a painting please telephone or email Judi directly and she will be happy to discuss any requirements or answer any queries.
Judi works from a combination of life drawings, her own photographs and the client's own photograph .However she can work from just the client's own photos, especially if the subject is unavailable or if the painting is to be a surprise gift!
Subjects can be arranged together in a neutral, specific or favourite background and cosmetic or specific alterations can be made to enhance the finished portrait and create the most memorable and aesthetically pleasing image for posterity.
No photograph can substitute a real painting but can be used in the creation of a beautiful portrait to grace your home for years!
If you are interested in Judi Kent Pyrah's work,Originals or Limited Edition Prints or you would like to commission a painting please telephone or email Judi directly and she will be happy to discuss any requirements or answer any queries.
Judi works from a combination of life drawings, her own photographs and the client's own photograph .However she can work from just the client's own photos, especially if the subject is unavailable or if the painting is to be a surprise gift!
Subjects can be arranged together in a neutral, specific or favourite background and cosmetic or specific alterations can be made to enhance the finished portrait and create the most memorable and aesthetically pleasing image for posterity.
Acylics or Oils
COMMISSION
Her favourite media are Oils & Acrylics painted on masonite. This allows for a much faster and more robust finished painting can be cut to any size: from 6 x 6 in to a maximum of 8 x 4 ft.
Her technique using acrylics imitates the richness and depth of colour typically associated with oils but without the drying time and sensitivity to heat and atmosphere some oils on canvas or board can be prone to. Judi also enjoys working in various other media ie: pastel, watercolour, pencil or mixed medium. and used to teach Painting Portraits in Pastels.
Completion time will vary with size and content but a straightforward portrait would normally be ready in a month of receiving the required reference.
Framing is usually the client's responsibility as it is dependent on individual's own preferences as well as compatibility with the style or decor where it will be seen, however with consultation this service can also be provided.
Judi will be happy to simply discuss your requirements and ideas by telephone, review reference material via email orpost all without commitment and you may discover it's not as expensive as you think! .
The price is adjusted according to size, number of subjects and specific backgrounds and where necessary, travel expenses etc.
A deposit of 20% of the total estimate is needed to secure the commission before work commences.
Her technique using acrylics imitates the richness and depth of colour typically associated with oils but without the drying time and sensitivity to heat and atmosphere some oils on canvas or board can be prone to. Judi also enjoys working in various other media ie: pastel, watercolour, pencil or mixed medium. and used to teach Painting Portraits in Pastels.
Completion time will vary with size and content but a straightforward portrait would normally be ready in a month of receiving the required reference.
Framing is usually the client's responsibility as it is dependent on individual's own preferences as well as compatibility with the style or decor where it will be seen, however with consultation this service can also be provided.
Judi will be happy to simply discuss your requirements and ideas by telephone, review reference material via email orpost all without commitment and you may discover it's not as expensive as you think! .
The price is adjusted according to size, number of subjects and specific backgrounds and where necessary, travel expenses etc.
A deposit of 20% of the total estimate is needed to secure the commission before work commences.
