Bidding War on Judith Reidy Paintings

I often sell paintings...but I never had a bidding war like the one yesterday over my paintings. It is great feeling to know that somebody likes your painting that much! I must admit I was particularly pleased with the way I was able to create repeated pieces of quality this week. I am confident they saw that and wanted part of it for themselves.

I was sad however, that one patron from the Beloit Plein Air (who previously had a piece in Beloit they wanted of mine sold out right from under them) came up to Cedarburg and in the end rush of the bidding war for two of my pieces in a silent auction, failed to take home from Cedarburg either of the two they wanted. However, one patron who won the bidding whom I met this week, is an accomplished artist. I was delighted that she enjoyed the piece too. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to meet the other patron who won the bid on another piece. As an artist I was amazed and delighted by the enthusiasm of the bidders. I was glad that I did not have to manage the bidding and resolve the controversy over who was the winner. That would not have been an easy job for me.

In the end I sold all four of these paintings yesterday. I am happy that the patrons connected with my work and wanted to make it part of their life permanently to enjoy.

Another Sold Painting

The President's White House
by Judith Reidy
14 x 11 inches unframed panel
19.5 x 16.5 inches framed
oil
view of Beloit College President's Home
$ 350 Sold

I was immediately drawn to this lovely white building and the flush of white light in the walk way up to the front door. So inviting. I have been working on white objects in shadow. I couldn't pass this one up.

Judith Reidy Submissions for Main Event of Cedarburg Plein Air Event

Watering the Farm by Judith Reidy
16.5" x 19.5" Framed
Oil
I painted this painting looking north from an empty subdivision at this old farm as storm clouds came passing through near the end of the day.

Jewel in the Rain
by Judith Reidy
11.25" x 13.25" framed
Oil
This little gem, was a must paint the drizzly day I was riding around looking for something that caught my eye to paint. The home is near the corner of Mill Road and Washington in downtown Cedarburg.

Both of these painting are for sale through Saturday in a silent auction at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. On Sunday any remaining paintings will be available at full retail value.
Close to hundred artists are participating in this yearly event in Cedarburg.
For more information about the event see this link.
We have a reception with all the artists and the general public this Saturday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm.
Awards at 6pm

Say hello as I hope to see you there!

Walk in Cedar Park- Cedarburg Plein Air 2011 Quick Paint

Walk in Cedar Park
by Judith Reidy
9" x 12" unframed
15" x 18" framed
Oil
in Silent Auction at Cedarburg Plein Air Event
in the Cedarburg Cultural Center
Active bidding has begun on this painting with committed buyers
This painting of the pathway into Cedar Park has signed bidders.
Bidding closes on Saturday.

Riversedge Mist by Judith Reidy at the Cederburg Plein Air Event

Riveredge Mist
by Judith Reidy
oil
8 x 10 inches unframed
14 x 16 inched framed in a gold Plein Air Frame
available at the Cederburg Culture Center for Auction and Retail
Starting bid $75
Retail $200
call the cultural center for details.

It was a rainy day at the Riveredge Nature Center out side of Newburg, WI where the Cederburg Plein Air Event began its days of painting, quick paints and sundry other activities. See this link for more details.
I painted two paintings this rainy Wednesday. One from a bird stand the other, this one, from the porch at the rear of the center. It is really an impression of the day.

Edge of the Rock Plein Air Painting Event 2011 Paintings by Judith Reidy

Two Boys Fishing Rock River
by Judith Reidy
14 x 11 inches unframed panel
19.5x 16.5 inches framed
oil
$350

In Beloit this week it was really hot. My friend Wendie and I had been painting in the morning near the college (see painting below). The heat was in the upper nineties. We stopped for lunch then drove around looking for a good spot to paint again .

Me Dosing in a Dream
Wendie set up and got right into painting, but I couldn't and decided to 'veg' out on the lawn chair. I was dosing when in a dream state I started watching these little boys fishing across the way. I just had to paint them. I started into the painting and ten minutes in, they disappeared. So here they are from that dream state as I remember them and the the scene.

The President's White House
by Judith Reidy
14 x 11 inches unframed panel
19.5 x 16.5 inches framed
oil
view of Beloit College President's Home
$350

I was immediately drawn to this lovely white building and the flush of white light in the walk way up to the front door. So inviting. I have been working on white objects in shadow. I couldn't pass this one up.

Summer Breeze
by Judith Reidy
11 x 14 inches unframed panel
16.5 x 19.5 inches framed
oil
view of Rock River in Beloit, Wisconsin
$350

We returned a second day of heat in Beloit, where we found a refreshing scene with water and a breeze....that grew hotter as the day went on....

More Pomagranate and Fruit of the Vine

Pomagranate and Fruit of the Vine
Acrylic
11 x 14 inches

Stage 2 of Still life Pomegranates and Fruit of the Vine

Stage 2
1:57 pm
(took 40 min to photo and load)

Pomegranates and the Fruit of the Vine

Source material in the open air- Plein Air Still life

Quick sketch in covered area
Source material on open patio to left
12:13 pm 06/03/2011