JUDD-CROSSMAN GALLERY FEATURES THE WORKS OF L.L.MARTIN.
" I honestly do not believe that I could ever create art with out the help and inspiration of Creator. Each painting or drawing is made to honor him."
Ms. Martin is quick to add that she isn't trying to copy what creator has made, but to give her interpretation of his perfection of that animal. Her animal portraits are unique mementoes of an animal placed in the life of client; a reminder that God gives us everything for a purpose. That animals like children cross our paths, as blessings from Creator, each with things to share with us, and lessons to teach us.
WHY THE NAME JUDD-CROSSMAN?
"People have often asked me why I chose the name Judd-Crossman to represent my work. In the teachings of my family we are taught to honor those who are our parents and our grandparents. Two of the most influential women in my life have been my grandmothers. I took the name combining the maiden names of both my grandmothers.
Lessons From My Grandmothers:
Grace Crossman, father's mother was, a feisty little woman who raised 4 teenaged sons alone when her husband died of cancer. My father was twelve at the time. She persevered and worked and, yes, pushed them out of the nest. She did not think of herself, nor did she fear being lonely, like many women today do. Her sons grew up to be fine men. Among them: a Journalist, two College Professors, and a Minister/Educator. All have been published and contributed much to their perspective callings.
Helen Judd, my mother's mother, was also a tiny woman with a lot of gentleness yet great strength. She faced any adversity thrown at her. One of the first married women to teach professionally she paved the way for the acceptance of married women to have a profession. She was an accomplished musician, dabbled in the arts and raised two accomplished daughters. One daughter is a businesswoman and the other an educator. Her quiet patience and strong love of Creator was a great inspiration, as was her faithfulness to what she believed. There was not a time in her life when she didn’t get down on her knees to pray before sleeping each night, until the infirmities of old age got the best of her.
I am proud to have known both of these women. And I honor them both for their love,wisdom and all the things they taught me."
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