The Surprise of Serendipity

My first solo exhibit this past January 2009 was entitled, "Serendipity." The name of my exhibit was inspired by the series of very fortunate events that seemed to magically occur once I chose the path toward resuming my art career.
So I happened upon a beautiful site called , the "SERENDIPITY FACTORY". It is uplifting, whimsical,aesthetically pleasing but most of all, contains genuinely meaningful,important, "feel good" content!
I contacted the very generous Traci McLaughlin and she posted an article about my work in her featured artists section.

The post begins....
"Creator,Jude Harzer Sees Beauty"
We recently met the lovely artist Jude Harzer and were inspired by her outlook on life. She had abandoned her art for nearly 20 years until something changed. Jude said, "After a series of very fortunate events and encounters, after years of soul searching and sadness, I rediscovered my painting and myself just three years ago!" This past January 2009, she held her first solo art exhibit in Asbury Park, NJ. It was entitled,"Serendipity." Jude says that one of her greatest gifts is her ability to see beauty in the world around her, even when it seems difficult to find."

To see and read more click on the link below:
http://www.serendipityfactory.com/happy-discoveries/2009/5/28/jude-harzer-sees-beauty.html
Thank you Traci,the Serendipity Factory and those who encourage and inspire me everday to BELIEVE!

Serendipity

The Success of Serendipity

On Saturday, February 7th, I had my very first solo art exhibit! It was entitled "Serendipity" and took place at the Mattison Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ.
The weather was unseasonably warm...a perfect day to walk around this historic shore town.And the opening was just as perfect!

2009 has started for me with a string of successes...not break out the fireworks,cash in the bank kind of success but genuinely valuable and life changing achievements. I had my first solo exhibition in a beautiful gallery. I sold work during a harsh economic time because I believe that art is necessary, healing and inspiring and witnessed that others feel the same. I completed 16 new pieces in an insanely short amount of time and participated in organizing and hanging 42 recent works with my husband,Bobby and the gallery owner,Joel Monesson, a truly kind and gentle soul.I shared work with family, friends, colleagues,fellow artists and passers by, hundreds of them. I was able to feature images of my children, nieces and nephews who inspire me with their pure and natural beauty.

These may seem like minor successes to some but just three years ago, I was painfully rediscovering my own art, wondering if I could ever complete even one painting that showed any competence.For 18 years I waited and feared and regretted. And now, I am awed that my passion, my effort and my time have resulted in this monumental moment. I am confident that I will actually grow up to become and artist:) and am genuinely grateful that others continue to join me to "see" and share in my dream.

Thank you,everyone who attended, those who sent their congratulations, those who have helped me and supported me throughout this 3 year process.A special thank you to my extraordinary family, my husband and children, my sisters and brothers who endured the unimaginable as children, all of their incredible families,and my mother whose life inspired me to demand better for myself and for all children.

Finally,to my friends and fellow artists, my life is one of pure abundance because of you. You enrich my life with your encouragement and friendship.
May you always find beauty in the world around you. It is there! I promise!

Jude's Solo Exhibition:Serendipity

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