Little Pond at Calhoun

Little Pond at Calhoun
5 x 7
oil

This painting, I started and completed this past Saturday morning at the Milwaukee Sketch Club Plein Air Paint Out at Calhoun Park in New Berlin, Wisconsin. It was a beautiful morning to be out painting, while the New Berlin Little League championship games were in full swing. I painted while listening to the crack of the bat to the teams laughter and cheers. I had found a secluded place in the shade looking west with only occasional curious onlookers. It was a terrific morning!

Wine and Bottle Series

Wine and Bottle Group

Wine and Bottle #1
10 x 10
oil

Wine and Bottle #2
10 x 10
oil

Wine and Bottle #3
10 x 10
oil

Wine and Bottle #4
10 x 10
oil

Still Nostalgic for southern California and Santa Ynez Valley, so I thought I would make some wine and bottle paintings.

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

Judith Reidy's Rocks of Leo Carrilo

Rocks Near Leo Carrillo
11 x 14" unframed
oil
View of rocks looking south on ocean side of Leo Carrillo State Beach near Malibu, CA

Winter Tree at Sunset by Judith Reidy

Winter Tree at Sunset
11 x 14 inches unframed
14 x 17 inches framed
acrylic

This little gem is based on a tree in the Whitnall park that is near the road that leads up to the 'sledding hill' and the golf club house.
I like the inviting light in the distance and of course the tree on the way up the hill!

Musician 1

Musician 1
11x14 inches
oil

I posted this painting about a month ago, now I have made some revisions. I like the color much better. I like the values in the face and color of the background as well.

It has been interesting to feel the mood change as the color changed.

Grace in Bonnet and Joyce's Grandson

Grace in a Bonnet
11 x 14
oil

Joyce's Grandson
14 x 11 inches
oil

Before I leave for California next week, I hope to post more of the work that I have been doing: portraits, landscapes and still lifes.

New Sleepy Eyes Portrait

I have a new portrait available to show you.
My poor model was falling asleep.
Stacy Falling Asleep
12" x 16"
oil

Mean looking Portraits by Judith Reidy

The Mad Musician

11" x 14"
oil
$250

The prince
11" x 14"
oil
$250

Purple Grapes, New Still Life

Blue Grapes
9" x 12"
Acrylic on Panel
unframed
$200

I hope you enjoy these delicious grapes, a simple food to enjoy with cheese and hot tea or if your prefer a small glass of wine.

Grumbacher Workshop Calendar for March

This is the calendar for Judith Reidy's Workshops in March

If you have questions contact Judith at judith@judithreidy.com

Some New Fun Paintings

Painting with Grumbacher has been given me new challenges and stretched my painting and teaching.