by Ruth | Jan 17, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, vocabulary
meraki [may-rah-kee] Meraki is a Greek word that describes doing something with love, creativity and pure soul. It means leaving a little piece of yourself in your creative work, whatever your work may be. I think I first came across it on Pinterest. What a perfect...
by Ruth | Jan 7, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
I have compiled the following 5 rules for art students to help learners get the most out of a class or workshop. I know it might seem like these are common-sense guidelines. However, I am surprised at how many times our monkey-minds take over when we are in an art...
by Ruth | Dec 17, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
One of the participants in my Colors of France workshop asked me for gift ideas for artists who are traveling with us, so I thought I’d share them here! It is so much fun to plan this trip! However, one thing we want to avoid is carrying too much...
by Ruth | Nov 27, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
I’m excited to announce a new mixed media workshop for February! Join Carrie Moore and Ruth Armitage for a joint workshop combining colorful acrylic painting and dimensional paper clay. You’ll create two shallow frieze – one more formal, the other more fluid....
by Ruth | Nov 20, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Art is Exploring! Welcome to the next in my series of posts called “Art Is.” As a kid I loved the comic strip “Love Is…” It was corny, but so true. So each post in this series will explore a different facet, inspired by different quotes about what Art Is. If you’re...
by Ruth | Oct 6, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display
Where Have You Been? I’d like to know: where have you been? As I’m planning my workshop in the Dordogne Valley next June, I’m thinking of extending my trip before or after to a nearby country or two. While I’ve spent time in Paris and loved every minute of it, I’d...
by Ruth | Sep 17, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, vocabulary
The word Nefelibata has drawn my attention recently. The word originates in Portugese, derived from ‘nephele’ (cloud) and ‘batha’ (a place to walk.) It refers to one who lives in their own imagination or dreams, or one who does not abide by the...
by Ruth | Sep 6, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth
How does a painter capture the colors of France? 13 lucky artists will have a chance to find out when they travel with me next June to the Dordogne and Lot Valley and Domaine du Haut Baran. It will be a dream come true- painting the colors of France together! When?...
by Ruth | Aug 25, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, landscapes
My Top 12 Titles for Creatives – Thought Provoking work on Creativity I find myself sharing many of the gems of wisdom found within these books with students, and thought that having a reading list resource for creatives would be a good addition to my blog. I...
by Ruth | Aug 1, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, landscapes
In last week’s plein air workshop I kept thinking about the similarities between Painting and Golf. I like to make analogies when I teach, to help students keep perspective on the creative process. By comparing painting to other activities like music or golf,...
