by Ruth | Mar 30, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
I received the best compliment for an artist this morning. A friend was visiting the farm to do a photoshoot with our new lambs, and had not seen my studio before. After we watched the frolicking of the new babies, we took a peek at my messy, messy studio and I showed...
by Ruth | Mar 14, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, My Work on Display
Portland 5 Art Exhibit opens at Oregon State University I’m honored to be included in this contemporary exhibit at the Memorial Union Concourse Gallery. I am an alumna of...
by Ruth | Mar 12, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Q: What’s better in mid-winter than a Santa Barbara Getaway? A: An Art Workshop Getaway in Santa Barbara! I just returned from 10 fun-filled days, painting in Santa Barbara. The first week was devoted to a wonderful workshop with master artist, Skip Lawrence. It...
by Ruth | Feb 17, 2016 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Salon Style Can Refer to Hanging Art, or Hanging Out with Artists I love receiving newsletters from the web aggregator Houzz. I get ideas for everything from wall colors to hanging artwork. A recent newsletter had this wonderful tutorial on how to hang paintings and...
by Ruth | Feb 10, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
Necessary Exile – New Abstract Water-media Painting I have a new abstract work, fresh from the studio, to share. It was a long process to birth this painting, over a month and a half. I attribute that to the difficulty of re-entering the studio after a...
by Ruth | Dec 4, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
The Big 500 Drill-Down Two artists’ receptions – guaranteed great people watching! 1st – Saturday, December 12th, 2 – 9 pm and 2nd Reception – Saturday, December 19th, 5 – 9 pm People’s Art of Portland, 3rd floor, Pioneer...
