Artist Ruth / Art Is Truth
Mary in the Rain
SOLD In going through paintings for this weekend's Hyland Estates show, it hit me how much work has been stacking up in my studio! I decided that if I don't do something about getting rid of some of it soon, I will be buried in art approximately three years from now...
Teasers for Hyland Estates
I'm busy preparing for this coming weekend's exhibit at Hyland Estates Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon. One of the items on my checklist is to photograph, and title all the artwork, price & enter it into my inventory. It is always satisfying to see how many paintings...
Happy Father’s Day – Happy Graduation Day
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there... We had a graduation ceremony on Mother's Day, and another today! So we are near Corvallis at my mom's place, getting ready for the post-grad party. Mom's farm is a wonderful conglomeration of her artistic touches, energy...
A New Buddy for my Baby
We found the perfect gift for our soon-to-be graduate. Next week is her birthday & she's been wanting a puppy for so long... trying to decide between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & a Chihuahua.... Till she saw this cutie on Craigslist... a mix of the two! I...
Hen & Chicks
Here are the baby chicks on Mother's Day, May 13. So tiny & helpless and you get a sense of why they call Mama Hens 'Broody' hens. She is almost trance-like in her concentration on those babies. It was exciting to see her hatch them out. I will look forward to...
In Memoriam
Every year for as long as I can remember, my family has spent Memorial Day Weekend honoring our family and loved ones at the cemetery. Other families would head to the beach, the mountains, or camping. We would spend the weekend at home, remembering those who had gone...
New Critique Service
At my last workshop in Corvallis, a few students asked if I offered an online Critique. It is something I've been considering for a while, as a couple of friends do it. I think it is a great way to check in with a mentor and see how they feel your work is progressing....
What Should You Paint?
This past weekend I enjoyed an artist 'date' with my friend Blenda Tyvoll. We explored the Mt. Tabor Art Walk on a beautiful Saturday morning.... visiting friends Myla Raphael, Sharlane Blaise and Chris Keylock Williams among others. I've had the opportunity to see...
Hyland Estates Vineyard Open House
You're Invited to a Special Open House Event: June 23 & 24th Hyland Estates Winery 11 am to 5 pm featuring Ruth Armitage Artwork & Hyland Estates Wine 20980 NE Niederberger Rd. Dundee, Oregon 97115 Click here for a map 503-554-4200 Join me as I present new...
Ten Excellent Artists’ Interviews
It has been said that art is a tryst, for in the joy of it maker and beholder meet. ~Kojiro Tomita I always enjoy reading about others' creative process. Here I've collected some links of excellent artist interviews from around the web. Not only do you get a peek...
Searching
This painting was inspired by an earlier series of watercolors that I did. I wanted to revisit the subject in oil. Each time I work on a painting in a series I make new discoveries. I like the ability to layer and blend more easily in oil. It really allows for...
Winter Stream Before & After
It has been a very busy week, preparing for a big celebration for my mom's 80th birthday, watching over my broody hen and expecting chicks any day now, wedding shower here for one of my daughter's friends, etc. But...
Trying New Things
I've been trying some new things lately, including the oil paintings. Next up I'm tackling a larger canvas. I'm looking forward to some new discoveries! I've also been exploring a different way to paint the landscape. At my recent workshop in Santa Barbara I focused...
The Adventure of the Artist
One of the points I try to emphasize in my 'Creative Spark Sessions' is that the successful artist approaches their work with the mindset of the Explorer. This is something I constantly have to work at myself, and also something I thought I might write about here...
Art Adventures
I was doing so well at posting more frequently, but recent travels have interrupted my flow of web updates. I am home for a while now, so hopefully I will be able to keep up a more regular schedule. I've been all over on...
Shy
I finally feel like this painting has come together today. As I painted it, the vivid colors really looked garish, but I think I have subdued them enough now. I wanted to use bright colors, but still create a soft, delicate mood to go with the gesture of the figure...
Autumn Wetland
We had a family celebration at our house last night, complete with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It made me feel so rich to have so many loving folks gathered under our roof to laugh, play chess, tell stories, share books and eat. We brought appetizers,...
Near the Wood
Available at Mary Lou Zeek Gallery This is a painting from 2009 that I did as a demonstration for a class at The Art Station in Bend, Oregon. I was the juror for the National Watercolor & Pastel exhibition and taught the workshop in conjunction. The mood seems to...
Yellowstone Mist
Available at RiverSea Gallery Another painting of the same falls from my trip to Yellowstone with my son. I enjoy working in a series, and this painting has been calling to me recently. You can see the first version here, and the second became Water Witch. This time I...
Early Spring Wetlands
Today has been steady rain and my day of sketching at Bryant Park is a distant memory. But looking out my office window, the woods are full of color. The pinks of new blossoms, the greens of moss, the lichen and the mist have influenced my painting today and mingled...
