Judy Nimtz

Judy was born in Taipei, Taiwan and grew up in Hawai'i.  While attending the University of Hawai'i she studied art as well as geology and Hawaiian studies where she expanded her love of nature and understanding of her home.  She then transferred to the Art Institute of Southern California for a more formal art education. After receiving her BFA, she attended Cal State University – Fullerton's MFA program before completing her MFA at Laguna College of Art & Design.  When Judy's not in her studio she combines her love of travel and art by plein air painting around the world, her native Hawai'i and adopted home of Venice Beach.