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Jude Bischoff is an athlete, naturalist, father, dreamer, and artist who revels in the natural energy of the world around him. Trained as a fine artist, Jude received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University.

The natural world swims through my paintings like a fat bellied fish in a surreal colored mountain stream. My art reflects the extreme energy encountered in negotiating the outdoor landscape and the joy I find in exploring both outer and inner worlds. This can be found anywhere from hiking under a magnificent sugar pine tree to flying over a jump via a mountain bike. These paintings respond to life’s dance and fire within. Jump from a tall cliff into an icy alpine lake, trail run over a mountain pass or climb the northeast arête of Bugaboo spire. Graze your hands through the desert’s red rock floor. Do you feel the dance?

At its heart is a profound connection to the known and the great-unknown. The natural universe—icy restless peaks, opaque water pools, the exceptional humanity and beauty of human endeavor and the supernatural universe— the spirit world casting its energy through rocks, ravines, chasms, and human behavior. The seemingly disparate images I paint—turtles, tongues, dogs, ducks, bearded wise men, etc. demonstrate the untamed spirit that flows through all things and that presents itself freely in dreams and imagination.

“Jude paints bold in-your-face images”, said a recent critic. Every line, brush stroke, color field represents a myriad of ideas and thoughts brought together like a series of seismic eruptions forming an immense mountain. “A geologist told me Mammoth Mountain did not exist 100,000 years ago. My latest painting did not exist two weeks ago.”

The paintings of Jude Bischoff are filled with light and energy. His work is deeply imbued with his love of the outdoors and a life fully lived."— Lars Johnson

"Jude¹s work conveys a wry sense of humor coupled with an awe and respect for all the wonder of nature." — Laura Ness, Writer and Journalist

Jude is a visual communicator. His art has inspired me to re-examine the role that nature and organic forms play in my own work.." - Kathi Cushman, Graphic Designer

Jude’s web site recently won a gold medal at the MarCom Creative Awards for excellence. You can preview Jude’s work at www.judebischoff.com

Jude’s painting “Dancing School House” is currently featured on Burrell School Vineyards 2004 Old School Cabernet.

My wife, painting, friends, summit vistas, storm clouds, kinetic energy, and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

Climbing, Mountain Biking, Camping, Trail Running, Museums