Notes from the Studio

Happy Spring! After a long winter, looking forward to getting outside and painting. I did venture out for some winter plein air sessions - hand warmer in my hat, standing on cardboard and staying close to my car (in case a moose comes visiting, which has been a problem…and you don’t want to mess with a moose!)

I jumped into two mentoring opportunities this year: studying the foundational principles with Matt Smith and color theory with Skip Whitcomb. Transformative information and I am learning so much from these masters. Please look them up and study their work through Tucson Academy.

July 7-18 I will be participating in Plein Air Easton - the painting below was painted on location last summer and it was an amazing opportunity. The second painting, Summer Breeze, was sold to the owners of the beautiful property I was lucky enough to be assigned to.

September 6-12 I head to the other coast to participate in Sonoma Plein Air. Last week, I spent 5 days scoping out Sonoma to find the good painting spots. Thanks to Paul Kratter, another artist in the event, he pointed me to some choice locations. So thrilled to have been accepted into both competitions. It’s new for me, working under time constraints, with spectators so wish me luck!

Sleepy Cove, 8x16, Oil. Study on location at Plein Air Easton 2020. Available.

Summer Breeze, 12x16 Oil. Sold

I was honored to be asked to represent Idaho and Colorado in the Mary Williams Fine Arts “America the Beautiful” show which features the top artists from 50 states. Amazing paintings in this collection - check it out by clicking the logo.

Here are two of the paintings in the show:

Homeward, 14x18 Oil

Take me Away, 20x24, Oil

I sincerely hope you have a safe and wonderful summer. Thanks again for your support in my artistic endeavors. Kathy

Notes from the Studio

Mother’s Day 14x11. Oil. Available at Plein Air Easton, Maryland July 11-16, 2020

First of all, I hope those of you reading this blog are weathering the storm of this pandemic. What strange times. I sincerely hope you are staying healthy and finding some creative outlets of your own with the new-found downtime. I know I have seen an increase in my productivity and learning. Lots of online demonstrations from artists I admire - and time to watch and absorb that I never had time for previously.

PLEIN AIR EASTON is ON! I am scrambling to ship paintings from home, frames, supplies and plein air gear for the re-imaginged, socially-distanced live event Saturday, July 11 thru Thursday, July 16. We have 38 artists attending from all over the country and will be setting up for Saturday’s « Meet the Artists Exhibition » where you can watch us paint on 6 of Talbot County’s premier private properties and purchase our paintings on the spot from 4-8pm.

Monday-Wedensday the artists will be located and painting plein air in Oxford, Tilghman, Easton and Chesapeake Bay. Please come by if you are in the area - these are the top plein air painters in the country and an opportunity to buy some beautiful art.

Sonoma Plein Air in September, which I was thrilled to learn I was juried into this year has been moved to 2021.

I am also participating in Mary Williams Fine Art « Sanctuary » online sale » with all paintings 20% off regular price.

Thank you for visiting my website and please come by my studio if you ever find yourself in Sun Valley, Idaho!

Take care,

Kathy Marsh Riedinger

On the Yampa 14x11. Oil. Available thru Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder, CO

Notes from the Studio

Beaver Pond, 24x28. Oil.

The past year has been a very busy one for me professionally and personally. 2019 ushered forth some tremendous opportunities for artistic growth. In April, I traveled to Queenstown, New Zealand for a fantastic workshop with Jill Carver and participated in her workshop in Ketchum in the Fall.

With this focus, I have decided to hand the reins over for the Wood River Workshops to Sherri Carter, a fantastic painter herself…and VERY organized. These workshops have brought the best landscape painters in the country to Sun Valley over the past 5 years: Jill Carver (her 6th year here in June!), Skip Whitcomb, Kathryn Stats, G. Russell Case and Michael Lynch. It was, truly, an honor to have these artists teach here, study with them and to get to know each one a personal level. We will continue to offer these excellent plein air workshops with our partners, Wood River Fine Art and Randi Kanellitsas.

I am now focusing on painting the landscape near my home - southwestern mountains of Idaho - to spend time painting, studying and improving my art both outdoors and in the studio. I feel I have had some breakthroughs with my work now that I have more time to devote to painting and learning, and forever grateful to the amazing mentors I have in Jill and Skip.

I recently received word that I am of 58 artists selected to participate in Plein Air Easton 2020. This is such an honor as it is juried event, highly competitive and regarded as the top plein air festival in the country (6-8,000 people in attendance - yikes!) I am so appreciative to the organizers of PAE and congratulate all the wonderful artists who were selected.

Thank you for visiting my website and please come by my studio if you ever find yourself in Sun Valley, Idaho!

Cheers,

Kathy Marsh Riedinger

Notes from the Studio

2018 was a busy year!

In June, I attended the Oil Painters of America (OPA) National Exhibit in Steamboat Springs and was honored to win an Award of Excellence in the Plein Air competition. I was accepted into the American Impressionist Society (AIS) National Exhibition with my painting, 7 O’Clock Shadows

Workshops: I attended the Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) Master workshop in Atlanta last spring and had the honor to learn and hobnob with the best artists in the country: Jill Carver, Len Chmiel, Ralph Oberg, Matt Smith and Dan Young. What a treat!

Kathryn Stats’ and Jill Carver’s workshops in Sun Valley. We had 30 students from all over the country and Canada - mostly professional artists. Both Kathryn and Jill are amazing teachers and people. We painted on location in some beautiful spots here in paradise and had some amazing lectures, slide shows and fun dinners.

In the Fall, Lori McNee invited me to be her “Guest Artist” for her two workshops in Monet’s Gardens (Vernon, France) and in Tuscany (Lucca). It was an amazing experience and we topped off both workshops with museum-binging in Paris and Tuscany. Can never get enough of looking at art up close and personal! Our hosts were the best and provided lodging, great food and transportation to various painting sites. Thank you, Lori!

2019 is shaping up to be a productive year. I decided to hand over the reins of the Sun Valley workshops to a former student and great painter, Sherri Carter. She is organizing two workshops in 2019: Jill Carver and the other TBD. You can get in touch with her at sherricarterfineart@gmail.com

I am participating in an invitational workshop by Jill Carver in New Zealand in March for two weeks. I have never been so I am thrilled to see and paint the South Island and to spend time with Jill and a group of fantastic artists. I’ll keep you posted and will post photos on my Facebook Page: (link to Facebook page)

Over the next few months I am also working a couple commissions - I am really enjoying doing these so if you are interested please email me at kmriedinger@gmail.com.  That is, after my studio clean-up - the roof leaked during a massive snowstorm and I had to move every frame and all art supplies from my storeroom and office…. and into my workspace! Wish me luck!