Judy Napangardi Watson (1925 - 2016), also known as

Judy Watson Napangardi and Kumanjayi Napangardi

Watson, was an Aboriginal Australian and a senior

female painter from the Yuendumu community in the

Northern Territory, Australia.

Judy grew up living the traditional life of a Warlpiri girl,

travelling throughout her tribe's ancestral lands, in

particular around the Mina Mina area.

Judy Watson took up painting in 1986, initially being

taught by her elder sister, noted artist Maggie Watson

Napangardi. Over time Judy and Maggie moved from

the use of discreet dots in their paintings to a

distinctive drag and dot technique where the brush

does not leave the canvas as they paint.