“My paintings are intuitive reactions to the subject matter and to the paint itself. Whether inspired by a figure, a structure, or non-objective shapes and color, I am interested in the interplay of shape or movement, color or value, and of delicate line balancing strong gesture. I often use vigorous sweeping strokes to suggest subject matter then play active elements against areas of calm.” – Abby Rudisill

Abby Rudisill received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in Teaching of Fine Arts at Assumption College. She taught painting and Art History at Dean Junior College in Massachusetts, and then after moving to Lancaster in 1971, she taught elementary art for the Ephrata School District.

Rudisill has been active in the arts of Lancaster County and has served on the Boards of the Community Gallery, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, and the Lancaster County Art Association. Her work has been featured in two major watercolor publications, Watercolor Magic and The Palette Magazine. Currently, Rudisill is member of the Echo Valley Art Group, and continues to show exhibit her work state shows.