by Ruth | Mar 22, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
This past few weeks I’ve been busy creating new artwork in several workshops. First, I took part in a wonderful workshop held in Santa Barbara with Skip Lawrence. Some of my new artwork Skip Lawrence has been a mentor for many years and has seen me through quite...
by Ruth | Feb 22, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display
I have two shows coming up: Celebration of Creativity and Nature Perceived. “No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build...
by Ruth | Feb 11, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art
See why Cold Wax Medium has captured the fancy of many contemporary artists. Join me for a hands on, interactive workshop that meets you where you stand on the journey of discovery in this sensuous medium. Painting in Oil & Cold Wax: March 28, 29 & 30, 2018...
by Ruth | Feb 3, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, New Artwork, Paintings
Yesterday was “Groundhog Day” in the United States, and those who are enduring a long harsh winter may be wanting to get a jump on Spring. There’s not a finer way to do that than to experiment with an Abstracted Floral! My painting above “Wild...
by Ruth | Jan 24, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
When I teach repeat students, I’m often asked if I’m saying all new things from previous workshops. Often I’m repeating something that I’ve said earlier, but the student did not internalize the information. It’s always surprising how we...
by Ruth | Jan 16, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax
ungapatchka: Yiddish word to describe something ridiculously overdecorated, excessively ornamented or kitsch. This summer I learned a new word from one of my students. Ungapatchka caught my ear for two reasons: firstly, it is so much fun to say, and secondly, the word...
