Judith Hafdahl came to fine art after years of working with both clothing design and interior design. She is largely self-taught but has studied with such respected modern masters as Scott Burdick, Ken Auster, Carolyn Anderson, and Sherrie McGraw. She works in various mediums and enjoys creating both abstract and representational art. Her paintings are included in collections, both private and corporate, nation-wide. She is a member of Oil Painters of America and International Encaustic Artists.

Judith lives in San Juan Capistrano, California and is a fifth generation Californian.