by Ruth | Jan 6, 2021 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Is..., Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, landscapes, New Paintings, Oil Paintings
Art is not about painting. That might sound weird, coming from a painter. But really, it’s about seeing. We artists synthesize visual elements. We use our personal focus, direction, poetry and lyricism to communicate with our viewers. Indulge my rant for a...
by Ruth | Dec 17, 2020 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Farm Life, landscapes, New Artwork, New Paintings, Oil Paintings
Cute Aggression and Art vs. Decor I don’t think it started when the mouse I rescued from our farm cat clamped on to the soft pad of my finger and didn’t let go – even as I shook my hand like it was a thermometer. But, true confession, sometimes I feel mildly...
by Ruth | Nov 30, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
I’m so excited to be launching Roaring ’20s 2.0 – the Winter/Spring session of my 6 month mentorship program. I bet you’ve wondered how I formed friendships with artists all over the country. One way was by taking workshops. One of the things I’ve...
by Ruth | Nov 14, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Is..., Blog Art is Truth
Most people get it wrong when thinking about art. They think that What you paint and How you paint it is all there is. They miss one key component. The Why. In painting classes, I often hear questions like ‘How do you _______?’ Fill in the blank. How do you paint...
by Ruth | Aug 13, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Comments have been pouring in on the painting I finally posted on social media today. Here it is, in all its Rainforest drippiness. The rainforest around Sitka Center for Art and Ecology is astounding. Being there in relative isolation was both grounding and eerie....
by Ruth | Jul 24, 2020 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, New Artwork
I had so many things crowding my brain last Friday it made me dizzy! Therefore, I spent hours driving around. But 3 lucky realizations saved the day. I was headed to the coast to meet a contractor on our bathroom remodel. I wanted to be sure to bring all the food and...
