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Procrastipainting Relieves Stress

Procrastipainting Relieves Stress

by Ruth | Oct 26, 2022 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Is..., Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, featured images, My Work on Display

Procrastipainting is when you have a million things to do, but ignore all of them and go make art instead. Being an artist is a bit like living with a pressure cooker lid on your calendar. If you don’t relieve the art valve every once in a while, you might end...
Art is Not About Painting

Art is Not About Painting

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...
Most People Get it Wrong About Art – What – How -Why

Most People Get it Wrong About Art – What – How -Why

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...
Art Is The Antidote

Art Is The Antidote

by Ruth | Oct 29, 2019 | abstract art, Art Is..., Blog Art is Truth, creative process

If Art is the Antidote, what is the ailment? Take your pick:  Politics Boring Walls Common Cold Family Responsibilities Global Warming Ennui Indecision Aging Social Media Burnout Now, I don’t mean to imply that art can cure the common cold, prevent aging, or...

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