About
Early Years & Marriage
Trese Judd (born Theresa “Trese” Masters) entered the world on August 29, 1950, in Sacramento, California. Her parents, William and Patricia Masters, first celebrated the arrival of Trese’s twin sister and lifelong best friend, Linda Masters. A mere eight minutes later, Trese made her debut. Although her early years were spent in California’s capital, it was Palm Springs that would shape her destiny. At sixteen, the Masters family relocated from the north to the south of California, prompted by her mother Patricia’s asthma. It was in Palm Springs that Trese met her destined soulmate and partner for life, Dennis Judd. Their bond has only deepened throughout an extraordinary 54 years of marriage.
Becoming a Mother
Trese and Dennis longed for a big family but faced challenges with natural conception. After eight years, they adopted a baby girl, Roberta, who became the joy of their lives. Their subsequent attempts to adopt another child were unsuccessful because of their age. In an unexpected twist of fate, Trese became pregnant with their second daughter, Andie, at forty. Trese dedicated herself to being a stay-at-home mom, prioritizing her daughters’ upbringing. They affectionately refer to her as “supermom.”
Equally important, Trese became a grandma when her eldest daughter, Roberta, gave birth to her daughter, Silver. Becoming a grandma has also been one of the greatest joys of Trese’s life.
Finding Her Passion
Judd’s passion for art bloomed a little later in life. She started painting at the age of 30, primarily as a hobby. Despite being busy with motherhood, she managed to perfect her art by slowly immersing herself into it. Her patience, dedication, and creativity are evident in each piece she creates. Her works are known for their attention to detail, use of subtle tones, and the emotional depth that each subject exudes.
Awards & Accomplishments
Trese’s passion for art has been a beloved hobby that she has maintained for many years. Despite prioritizing her roles as a wife and devoted mother, she has managed to gift her artwork to family and friends, selling a few paintings along the way. Her reputation as a skilled artist grew, leading to her being hired for not one, but two large-scale mural projects. One project was located in a vacation home belonging to one of her husband’s customers. For the other, Trese traded her artwork for her daughter’s orthodontic treatment, painting a mural in the orthodontist’s office. Her artwork has received recognition, earning her a 3rd place ribbon at an art festival. Unfortunately, photographs of these works are currently unavailable or of poor quality.
The Original Inspiration Behind Trese Judd Art
William Alexander
Trese Judd considers the exceptional German oil painter, William "Bill" Alexander, the original and most prevalent inspiration behind her artwork. For the first 30 years of Judd's life, she believed her artistic abilities were limited to stick figures. However, her outlook transformed when she encountered Alexander's television series "The Magic of Oil Painting," which ignited her passion for art and fostered a profound appreciation for painting under his mentorship. As a regular audience member, Judd ventured into painting herself, a decision that, though initially daunting, she now considers among the best she has ever made.