EARLY WORK

The evolution of Jud Burgess as an artist and designer. Everything a person does creatively, whether good or mediocre makes them what they are as life goes on. Never stop trying new things or falling flat on your face...you’ll get better. It’s been said a person becomes a master at something when they’ve invested 10,000 hours into it. That include countless hours of failure and redemption. Don't let fear keep you from coloring outside the lines.

High School Art Class Self PortraitPencil on paper.   © Jud Burgess  1977 — High School Art Class Self Portrait
Pencil on paper. © Jud Burgess 1977

Statue in BogWatercolor on paper.  © Jud Burgess  1978 — Statue in Bog
Watercolor on paper. © Jud Burgess 1978

Bayou Shotgun ShackWatercolor on paper.  © Jud Burgess  1978 — Bayou Shotgun Shack
Watercolor on paper. © Jud Burgess 1978

Green StormAirbrushed oils and direct spraypaint marbling on paper.   © Jud Burgess  1978 — Green Storm
Airbrushed oils and direct spraypaint marbling on paper. © Jud Burgess 1978

Self-portraitColored pencil on paper.  © Jud Burgess  1979 — Self-portrait
Colored pencil on paper. © Jud Burgess 1979

Bat FlightAirbrush enamels on coldpress board   © Jud Burgess 1980 — Bat Flight
Airbrush enamels on coldpress board © Jud Burgess 1980

Began 1961    Ended ?Airbrushed enamels on coldpress board.   © Jud Burgess  1980 — Began 1961 Ended ?
Airbrushed enamels on coldpress board. © Jud Burgess 1980

American MusicGouache and handlettering on coldpress board.   School project at TSTC.   © Jud Burgess  1983 — American Music
Gouache and handlettering on coldpress board. School project at TSTC. © Jud Burgess 1983

HollowAirbrushed gouache in coldpress board.  Done in my spare time while at TSTC in Waco, Texas © Jud Burgess 1983 — Hollow
Airbrushed gouache in coldpress board. Done in my spare time while at TSTC in Waco, Texas © Jud Burgess 1983

Insignificant ProblemsInk and gouache on coldpress board.   School project at TSTC.   © Jud Burgess  1984 — Insignificant Problems
Ink and gouache on coldpress board. School project at TSTC. © Jud Burgess 1984

The VictimsAirbrushed acrylic, hand-inked lettering and applied photographs on coldpress board.  Done in my spare time while at TSTC in Waco, Texas.  My brother Roi co-led and played lead guitar for a band named The Victims which lat… — The Victims
Airbrushed acrylic, hand-inked lettering and applied photographs on coldpress board. Done in my spare time while at TSTC in Waco, Texas. My brother Roi co-led and played lead guitar for a band named The Victims which later became the locally legendary One Second Zero. I created this “fake poster” and incorporated some photography I shot of Roi and him of me. It won Best of Show at the Addies in Waco. © Jud Burgess 1984

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Hello GoodbyeAirbrushed acrylics, handpainted oil, applied painted paper, applied xerox on masonite   © Jud Burgess  1985 — Hello Goodbye
Airbrushed acrylics, handpainted oil, applied painted paper, applied xerox on masonite © Jud Burgess 1985

Laurie as Rapunzel
Airbrushed acrylics on masonite © Jud Burgess 1986

ShotflambeauAirbrushed acrylics and applied xerox on coldpress board.   © Jud Burgess  1985 — Shotflambeau
Airbrushed acrylics and applied xerox on coldpress board. © Jud Burgess 1985

Ballet DancersAirbrushed acrylics on masonite.  I experimented using my airbrush at low pressure to get a thick stipple effect, something I hadn't seen other airbrush artists do.  After completing the painting, I sold the idea of creating… — Ballet Dancers
Airbrushed acrylics on masonite. I experimented using my airbrush at low pressure to get a thick stipple effect, something I hadn't seen other airbrush artists do. After completing the painting, I sold the idea of creating a poster celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Ballet of the Americas to the organization. I designed the poster and invitation for them and it won a silver addy at the local Addys. © Jud Burgess 1986

Ballet Dancers  (detail)© Jud Burgess  1986 — Ballet Dancers (detail)
© Jud Burgess 1986

Ballet Dancers  (strong detail)© Jud Burgess  1986 — Ballet Dancers (strong detail)
© Jud Burgess 1986

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