Books

This section highlights books authored by award winning textile artist Jean M. Judd, beginning with the series, An Artist's Journey. Also included here are books that feature her textile artwork written and edited by other authors. Most of these books can be purchased worldwide online through Amazon (check your country's specific Amazon site) or through traditional brick and mortar independent retail book sellers such as Barnes and Noble.

For information about personal book projects, visit the Personal Projects section.


Jean Judd: Art Catalogue

8.5"x11" - 128 pages. ISBN: 1517269032 - released September 2015; latest update is January 2024
Experience the textile artwork of Wisconsin artist Jean M. Judd in this large format book. Each piece is featured in stunning color in this 8.5 x 11-inch book. A detail image of each artwork is included along with an image showcasing the back of the artwork and the textural detail achieved with intricate hand stitching.

This complete catalogue showcases her current artwork that is available for adding to personal fine art collections or to use in design projects for homes, corporate offices, health care settings, and hospitality projects. There is an array of work that crosses a wide range of genres to fulfill any need and enhance any fine art collection. 

It is continuously updated as new work is completed.

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Woodland Caribou: An Artist's Experience Book 1

8.5" x 11" - released October 2020, 128 pages - ISBN: 9798694463881
Join award winning artist and author Jean M. Judd as she shares her first wilderness trip to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park in this book, Woodland Caribou: An Artist’s Experience Book 1 (ISBN-13: 9798694463881).

Discover the experience she has on this first trip. She shares some of her thoughts, inspirations, and over 100 breathtaking images from the over two weeks in the interior of Woodland Caribou Park in Ontario, Canada. The book is available on Amazon worldwide, as well as at independent booksellers such as Barnes and Noble. 

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Quetico: An Artist's Experience Book 2

8.5" x 11" - released April 2017, 132 pages - ISBN: 154469573X
Join award winning artist and author Jean M. Judd as she shares her second journey into Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. In Quetico: An Artist's Experience Book 2 (ISBN-13: 978-1544695730) she shares some of her thoughts, daily experiences, inspirations, and breathtaking images from the twelve days in the northwestern interior of Quetico.

Discover what it means to be an artist, how family crisis can affect the creative process, and why these remote trips are vital to maintaining creativity.

The series is available on Amazon worldwide in paperback and Kindle versions, as well as at independent booksellers such as Barnes and Noble.  

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An Artist's Journey: Book 3

8.5" x 11" - released October 2014, 142 pages. ISBN: 1502583712
Join award winning textile artist Jean M. Judd as she shares the continuation of her journey as an artist in Book 3 of An Artist’s Journey series.

In this book she takes you on her inaugural trip to Europe in 2008 exploring Paris, Cologne, Brussels, Antwerp, and Amsterdam from an artist’s viewpoint. Jean also shares her thoughts on the intrinsic value of art, artist personality, and perfectionism among other topics. View a selection of commission and exhibition textile artworks from 2005-2009.

The series is available on Amazon worldwide in paperback and Kindle versions, as well as at independent booksellers such as Barnes and Noble.  

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Quetico: An Artist's Experience Book 1

8.5" x 11" - released September 2013, 130 pages - ISBN: 1492735574
Join award winning textile artist and author Jean M. Judd as she shares her first artist residency in this book, Quetico: An Artist’s Experience (ISBN-13: 978-1492735571).

Discover the experience she has during her Artist in Residency. She shares some of her thoughts, inspirations, and breathtaking images from the two weeks in the interior of Quetico. Jean also shares the creative process in the making of her textile artwork, Quetico: New Day…Day’s End. Included is the rust pigmentation process for this artwork. This artwork will become part of the Quetico Permanent Art Collection.

The paperback version of the book is available on Amazon as well as from brick and mortar booksellers worldwide. The Kindle version for those wanting to read digitally has also been released for instant access.  

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An Artist's Journey: Book 2

8.5" x 11" - released April 2013, 107 pages - ISBN:1484065069
Join award winning textile artist and author, Jean M. Judd, as she continues to share her journey as a textile artist and art quilter in this ongoing series of books.

Discover the evolution of her art studio from 1982 to the present. She shares some of her thoughts, inspirations, and influences that are reflected in how she works, and the artworks exhibited across the United States. View a diverse selection of her hand stitched textile artworks and commission pieces from 1995 to 2010. Her introspection, sharing of ideas and contemplation may also shed some light on your own journey: professionally, personally, spiritually, or artistically.

The paperback version of the book is available on Amazon as well as from brick and mortar booksellers worldwide. The Kindle version for those wanting to read digitally has also been released for instant access.  

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An Artist's Journey: Book 1

8.5" x 11" - released November 2012, 85 pages - ISBN: 148100946X
Join award winning textile artist Jean M. Judd as she shares her journey as a textile artist and art quilter in this ongoing series of books, An Artist’s Journey. Discover her thoughts, inspirations, and influences as she shares her experience of being an artist. She touches on obstacles, visioning, being the best artist she can be, and how nature influences her work.

View a diverse selection of her hand stitched textile artworks and commission pieces from 1995 to 2006 along with breathtaking scenic images from across the United States in Book 1. Her introspection and contemplation may also shed some light on your own journey: professionally, personally, spiritually, or artistically.

The series is available on Amazon as well as independent book stores worldwide. The Kindle version is available as well for those who want to read on an iPad, smart phone, etc.  

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