by Ruth | Aug 10, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
“The Cliffs” was inspired by the local swimming hole on the river near on our farm. As we were growing up, our parents kept us away from this famous haunt, as it was the go-to spot for some wild parties and risky behavior. You can imagine from the name...
by Ruth | Jul 28, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
I’ve been going through work for an upcoming show: Farm to Fork – Art of the Harvest. I’ve always loved this painting and will be including it in the show, which runs September 1-27 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. Join me for...
by Ruth | Jul 22, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
Evolution of an Abstract Acrylic Painting “Land lasts longer than blood or love. It is not like a river.” – Annick Smith, Homestead My newest work, titled “Homestead,” is an abstract acrylic painting, inspired by landforms and the patterns...
by Ruth | Jul 3, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, contest, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art
I was thrilled to receive a blue ribbon at the Lake Oswego Festival of Arts last weekend for “Granery!” Validation like this is hard-won and that is what makes it special! I was even more flattered when I saw all the great work in the exhibit: The...
by Ruth | Jun 25, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
The Lake Oswego Festival of Arts kicks off tomorrow and you can find 4 of my paintings there. I will be at the reception for The Artist’s Vision Friday evening. Be sure to take one of the free shuttles from Lake Oswego Junior High, Lakeridge High School or...
by Ruth | Jun 23, 2015 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, contest, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
It’s my blog’s Anniversary! First, I’m celebrating by doing a Giveaway of my original painting, below. And, the Winner is: Kristen Hamilton! Congratulations Kristen! 🙂 Way back in June 2008, I started an adventure in putting my ideas on the World...
