Building More Art

Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd presents an arched doorway in Venice in a detailed impressionistic rendering. Part of her Urban collection pays homage to diverse cultural architecture. She draws enthrallment from the exquisite and cool colors of Italian design. "I wanted to capture the beauty of the accumulation of colors and the patina of the crumbling building before it is lost to history," shares Judy.

About the Artist
For Judy Mudd, creating a work of art means much more than simply reproducing something she sees. “It is more than painting a subject, it is expressing a feeling,” she explains. Judy develops her paintings with thorough reconnaissance work. She goes out on photo shoots in a variety of atmospheric conditions, sketches outdoors, takes notes, and completes color and value studies. From there, back in the studio, she lets the paintbrush guide her. In addition to being a full-time artist, Judy also conducts painting workshops and classes

Words that describe this painting: watercolor, paper, Italy, architecture, door, Venice, facade, travel, Europe, windows, canal, water, travel, arch, architecture, impressionism, travel, watercolor painting, beige

Italian Beauty...

Artist Comments
This structure has stood on the lakefront walk since the 1920s. Although a sign advertising cold drinks, ice cream, and cigars has long disappeared, the stand r...

Artist Comments
In the San Francisco Bay, just beyond Sausalito, weathered shacks stand abandoned along the water's edge. The sun peeks through the overcast sky, casting enchan...

Artist Comments
An abandoned warehouse stands quietly on the side roads of Camarillo, California. Despite the gray, overcast day, the building still displays intriguing colors....

Artist Comments
A townhouse on West 27th Street draws attention at night, its red door seemingly glowing in the darkness. Shadows of a street sign and construction vehicles add...

Artist Comments
Barns stand as a sanctuary for many farms across America. In this painting, a lit lantern in a high window of the structure acts as a guiding light under the gr...

Artist Comments
A country house stands solitary in an overgrown field, with traces of time passing evident in its exterior. The grass dances with the wind as the summer sky gra...

Artist Comments
An old white shed stands by the roadside, still upright and in use, after the long years it has endured. Its weathered exterior tells a story of time and resili...

Artist Comments
This painting depicts the rustic log houses populating the starting point of the Blue Ridge Trail, stretching from Southern Pennsylvania to Georgia. The saturat...

Artist Comments
During a trip to London, artist Onleio Marrero explored the city's wonderful sites. On one of his strolls along the Thames, he noticed the neo-gothic fountain d...

Artist Comments
As part of his Cityscape Series, artist Stanislav Sidorov captures Andreevsky Spusk Street with a vibrant palette. The cathedral oversees the city, its bells ri...

Artist Comments
The awe-inspiring skyscrapers of New York City never fail to captivate artist Olena Nabilsky with their sheer power and beauty, st...

Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts a temple towering on the ancient city walls of China. These buildings stand as critical defensive structures and serve as important pro...

Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma presents an impressionist depiction of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" fro...

Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism and ...

Artist Comments
Artist Shela Goodman presents an impressionist outlook of a barn and silo. The placement of the yellow flowers in the foreground aptly embodies the carefree sti...

Artist Comments
Artist Ruth LaGue shows a view of a barn and silo painted in an impressionist fashion. Inspired by the shapes and patterns of the landscape, she draws the viewe...

Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne paints a bridge on a bright day with people enjoying the sound of rushing water. "The pumphouse feeds water from Ottawa's canal system int...

Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd presents a beautiful old house near her home. The structure us isolated by surrounding developments in an industrial park. She highlights the s...

Artist Comments
"The Crescent Hotel, built in 1938, is one of the famous Art Deco buildings in Miami's South Beach," shares artist John Jaster. He pictures the historical archi...

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster presents a lifeguard tower in Miami Beach with an impressionist approach. The bright colors and unique design reflect the bustling and eclect...

Artist Comments
Artist Faye Vander Veer depicts an afternoon in Piazza, Navona, after a gentle rain. She balances the composition, drawing the viewer in as they move among the ...

Artist Comments
Artist Brian McCarty paints a glimpse of a house in the countryside. He paints the piece with a cool palette, matching the peaceful atmosphere of the rural sett...