I just sent out my weekly newsletter to artists with a Summer Challenge!
If you’re not on my email list, (you can subscribe here) here is a taste of what a weekly newsletter to artists looks like:
Next year’s OSA class will be Intermediate/Advanced Painting- All Media on the First, Third and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 9:30-12:30. Begins 9/3/15. A great value at $25 each session
Thank you to Sandra Wood for hosting our class at her beautiful home! What a view-
Last week we continued talking about using value for paintings… focusing on mixing neutrals from compliments: yellow & violet, orange & blue, red & green.
Getting excited for my upcoming beach retreat, I focused on an abstracted scene of waves crashing on rocks. I used an off-center x shaped design. The first washes looked dark, but dried to a mid-tone. I actually had to re-state some of the darker shapes as they dried to get the value I wanted.
“Waves on Rocks” ©Ruth Armitage 15″x22″
For your summer artists challenge, the idea is to do several large paintings, at least 22×30″. Working larger has many advantages:
~More area to cover with color/pattern/ etc.
~More Impact
~Easier to paint detail
Working in a larger format is more a mental hurdle than a physical one. You can if you think you can! Give it a try and I look forward to seeing your work in the fall.
New workshop Announcement:
Summer Beach Retreat
Newport, Oregon – August 28, 29 & 30 – 10 am – 4 pm
Only $175 for 3 fun filled days: Limit 10 creative artists
Join me for a weekend of painting and creativity. Experiment with collage, texture and pattern and return home with paintings inspired by the sand and sea. Limit 10 students. Register here: https://rutharmitage.com/art-workshops/
This Month:
Lake Oswego Festival of Arts
I will have a painting in two areas: The Artists’ Vision and Plein Air Lake Oswego
June 26, 27th & 28th, 2015
Don’t Miss Out-
Enter your work in the Open Show!
This is a great opportunity to show & sell your work, perhaps even earn a prize!
Find out more on their website: https://www.lakewood-center.org/pages/Festival-open-show-call-for-entry-2015
July 10-12th, 2015
Northwest Watercolor Society’s 75th Anniversary
Exhibit & Celebration
Join me, Blenda Tyvoll, Linda Rothchild-Ollis and other great
presenters for a wonderful learning and networking opportunity.
Register online: nwws.org
Upcoming Classes
I always keep my workshop schedule updated on my website: https://rutharmitage.com/art-workshops/
Check it out for details on these upcoming classes:
*Coming in June: Ruth Ellen Hoag, NWS-
“Seeing with the Eye and the Mind.” June 26, 27 & 28th, 2015. (Only ONE space remaining!)
Registration is now open: https://rutharmitage.com/art-workshops
“It Don’t Mean a Thing” ©Ruth Ellen Hoag
Keep your brush wet!
Ruth
