by Ruth | Jul 20, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Paintings
“I refuse to accept the idea that man is mere flotsam and jetsam in the river of life, unable to influence the unfolding events which surround him.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “Flotsam and Jetsam” – my newest painting- has a...
by Ruth | May 1, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
Gardening has taught me so much about painting. Here are a few kernels of advice for all you budding (get it?) artists and gardeners. You know how it is when you come home after 10 days away and some of the little things have changed drastically? Yeah, that happened!...
by Ruth | May 16, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Auctions, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
I always feel like this time of year spins way too fast! Our favorite summer activity as kids was the slip & slide… and that inspired this painting. I used some of the monotypes I made using the gelli-plate on this, and also printed directly onto the...
by Ruth | Feb 6, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Paintings
This painting began as my demonstration for the Buffalo Grass Art Society almost a week ago. My goal was to paint the experience I had as a young adult, walking on the farm in the dark, without a flashlight. As I painted, my mind went back and forth between the...
by Ruth | Dec 19, 2013 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
I was remarking to a friend today that even though I am busier than ever, the holidays seem less rushed this year. Perhaps this is because I am making time to paint, and that makes me feel calmer. This painting began in October in my Spark Session workshop. I had a...
by Ruth | Oct 23, 2013 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
You’re Invited! Who: Ruth Armitage, Painter & Darla Lynn, Mosaics What: Open Studios of Beavercreek When: Friday through Sunday 10 am. – 5 pm. Where: Ruth Armitage Studios Click here for a map! Why: Art, demonstrations and Inspiration We have had...
