by Ruth | Feb 3, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, New Artwork, Paintings
Yesterday was “Groundhog Day” in the United States, and those who are enduring a long harsh winter may be wanting to get a jump on Spring. There’s not a finer way to do that than to experiment with an Abstracted Floral! My painting above “Wild...
by Ruth | May 15, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Most serious Artists and Collectors agree that focus is important for an artist’s body of work. Focus provides continuity from one painting to the next, and allows the work to hang together when presented en masse. But how does one go about creating a focus in...
by Ruth | Mar 25, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth
Art Inquiries To Take Seriously Art Inquiries that Pass Muster have many of these qualities: Proficient grammar and natural writing style in the initial email The email mentions a specific work The writer follows up upon learning my studio sales policies and shipping...
by Ruth | Mar 14, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
WFWS42 and WSO’s 52nd Annual Spring Exhibition The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art hosts “Pour It On! Watercolors from the West.” This exhibition features work from the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies and the Watercolor Society of Oregon. On view from...
by Ruth | Feb 16, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, featured images, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, New Artwork, Paintings
Learn About the Artist’s Palette Join me from 12-3pm on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery. You’ll have a chance to meet and visit with 4 artists: Chris Bibby, Chuck Bloom, Rachel Wolf and me. You’ll...
by Ruth | Jan 10, 2017 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
The Artist’s Aesthetic Urge Just after Christmas I enjoyed a woodsy walk with art buddy Randall Tipton. I casually mentioned that I hadn’t actually made art in over a month. I had been occupied with preparing for the holidays and for the big WFWS...
