Biography

Artist Judith Brunko loves the dramatic movement of the human figure and how it relates to the landscape of Colorado and Arizona which she calls home. For a painter, the people of the West and Southwest are what fuels her art. Judith began her art career in 1982 studying with Kim English and Ramon Kelly at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She then went on to pursue a Masters in Architecture finding it the perfect blend of art and science. Along with her lifelong pursuit of painting, Judith has had a successful architecture practice for the past 20 years in Evergreen, CO. Currently, Judith’s art focuses on people of the Southwest. Brunko portrays the figure in dance or costume evoking an emotion of time and place. Utilizing color, form and delicate brush strokes she creates a story.

Prior to becoming an architect, Judith was an Intensive Care nurse in Boston, New York City and Denver. As an R.N. she relocated to Tuba City Arizona’s Navajo reservation and her love of the southwest and its people began. Brunko has participated in gallery shows, national juried shows including the Oil Painters of America Regional Exhibition, Colorado Plein Air, and the Mountain Oyster Club Western Art Show & Sale. Honors include awards in the American Institute of Architect’s Award, and Summit County Parade of Homes People’s Choice award. Collectors include Children’s Hospital Colorado. Brunko is a Member of the Colorado Plein Air, Oil Painters of America, and American Women Artists, Women Artists of the West and American Impressionist Society.