by Ruth | Mar 10, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Recently Viewed Art
Finishing artwork may be the hardest creative stage, especially with abstract art. I often compare it to assembling a jigsaw puzzle, only without referring to the photo on the box. Artists hear the question “How long does it take you to finish a piece of...
by Ruth | Sep 30, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
I thought my Gold Beach students would be interested in seeing how I go about finishing an abstract painting – this is one I started in the class. I’ve filmed my final steps using my iphone and time-lapse photography. I hope you enjoy the resulting video!...
by Ruth | Feb 10, 2009 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique
An artist never really finishes his work; he merely abandons it. ~Paul Valéry I woke this morning to more snow! It wasn’t anything that could stop a person from getting out & about, just a light dusting, and so pretty! We had our critique group meeting at...
by Ruth | Sep 18, 2023 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
The inner critic can keep us from doing our best work if we let it. Successful creatives find a way to work around it. I had a conversation with a writer friend last night that reinforced my belief that writing and painting share many commonalities. He has been...
by Ruth | Jun 25, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Inspiration: Guest Blog Post! by Tara Choate Each year I try to do something to give back to the blog community and celebrate art and the inspiration it provides. June marks the 12th Anniversary of my blog: Art is Truth. This year, I’ll be posting guest articles...
