by Ruth | Nov 24, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Abstract Animation Work in Progress Have you ever wanted to see an abstract animation of a painting as it develops? I thought you might want to see a few of the steps it took to create “The Cliffs.” This painting is going to a new home next week, as it...
by Ruth | Nov 16, 2015 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
What is the Art you Wish For? During Portland Open Studios I had a chance to observe viewers as they considered purchasing art. While many people wanted to take artwork home with them, only a few did. One viewer expressly said to me, ‘I wish I could buy one of...
by Ruth | Nov 2, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Oil Paintings, Paintings
I’m proud to unveil this new painting, inspired by summer winds kicking up dust & chaff in the fields during harvest. I’ll also be teaching a class for Sitka this weekend at Hoyt Arboretum – Oil & Cold Wax. I’m looking forward to...
by Ruth | Oct 7, 2015 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
Here are links to Google Maps for directions to my studio from the North or East, or from the South. You’ll notice that I’ve been hard at work creating new artwork to share, spiffing up the studio and getting organized. My wonderful neighbor, Carrie...
by Ruth | Sep 23, 2015 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
How do artists come up with ideas for a series of paintings? The painting above is just one of my series ‘Down on the Farm,’ which has been in process for the past 3 years. My series is based on memories of my parents’ farm, growing up on a farm and...
by Ruth | Sep 7, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Happy Labor Day! I’m looking forward to spending time with my friend Sara Swink at her studio today. My daughter and I took a workshop with Sara this summer at the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology called ‘Creative Process Workshop.’ I’m...
