Judy Mudd

Winter Sunset, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Bare trees in the foreground stand against a softly colored sky transitioning from a warm, glowing orange to a gentle yellow. A path cuts through the scene, with snow blanketing the ground. The delicate color gradient, along with the stark contrast between the warm sky and cold landscape, beautifully captures the quiet essence of a winter day.

About the Artist
Artist Judy Mudd paints vibrant watercolor scenes, often depicting barns and the countryside. "It's more than just painting a subject; it's about expressing a feeling," says Judy. Her chosen medium presents a challenge with its spontaneous movement, use of gravity, and drying stages, which she finds both fascinating and thrilling. Judy enjoys incorporating mystery and detail into her compositions, striving not to reveal everything and allowing the viewer to interpret her works. Raised in an artistic family, Judy learned drawing from her mother, shaping her lifelong passion for the craft. Her family tradition of artistry traces back to 1619 through her ancestor, Otto Marseus van Schrieck, a renowned oil painter in Amsterdam. Judy's creative process begins with gathering reference material during excursions, where she sketches and photographs various scenes. She operates from her primary studio in the spacious basement of her home, along with a mobile setup for outdoor or classroom sessions. Beyond her practice, Judy conducts painting workshops and classes, watches sports, and enjoys dining out with her family.

Words that describe this painting: winter, season, snow, sunset, tree, field, forest, wood, calm, peaceful, paper, impressionism, nature, watercolor painting, grey

Winter Sunset
Judy Mudd
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
11.5 in. h x 15 in. w
0 lbs. 8 oz.