Judith was born and lived in Rhode Island during her early childhood. As a teen and adult, she has lived in Italy, Germany, Hawaii, Missouri, and Arizona, and has travelled extensively throughout the United States and Europe.
Her first interest in painting began when she lived in Italy among the finest art in the world. Judith was inspired to continue her studies in art and received a BFA with Honors from the University of Hawaii and an MFA from the University of Arizona. She has taught at the University of Arizona, Southwest Missouri State University and Pima Community College.
Judith recently retired as Director of Education at the Tucson Museum of Art and is now spending most of her time in her studio. Judith continues to live Tucson, Arizona.