Judy O'Brien was born and lived most of her life in Vestal, New York, a small town near Binghamton. She studied Art at Syracuse University School of Fine Arts, before beginning her professional career in 1973 under her married name Judy O'Brien Galatha.

In 1979, circumstances transplanted Judy and her family to Charlotte, North Carolina, where the opportunities of a larger city allowed her career to blossom for the next 20 years. Judy displayed her work in her home, galleries, and at seasonal outdoor shows like "SpringFest". Starting with the inaugural event in 1981, she displayed her work and played an active role in the management and evolution of the uptown outdoor arts and music festival which continued until 1997.

During those prolific years, Judy took opportunites to study at the Art Institute of Chicago, and abroad in England, France, and Ireland. In 1999, she returned to her maiden name O'Brien, and set out on a new beginning in Reston, Virgina, a community within close proximity to Washington, DC. For such a "people" person like Judy, the opportunity, broad cultural diversity, and community involvement of the nation's capital are her newly found inspiration as she continues expanding her horizons. She invites you to contact her at her new studio by phone, fax, or email to discuss creating a work of original art to your specifications to enhance your collection.