by Ruth | May 25, 2020 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, Guest Posts
Guest Post! June marks the 12th Anniversary of my blog: Art is Truth. Each year I try to do something to give back to the blog community and celebrate art and the connections it gives us. This year, I’ll be posting guest articles from readers each week. I hope...
by Ruth | Apr 7, 2020 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, dealing with rejection, Plein Air
Before we were able to download and binge a whole new season of “Poldark” or “Madame Secretary,” we had reruns. I may be dating myself here, but some of my favorite television memories involve watching favorite episodes over and over. Who can...
by Ruth | Apr 4, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Farm Life, Paintings
My Art Means…. Talking about what art means can be a slippery business. Each work of art has two lives: a public life and a private life. When an artist puts the work out for public viewing, whether online or in person, the work automatically gains the meanings...
by Ruth | Jan 12, 2016 | Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, dealing with rejection, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
Do you believe in your work? I’ve been asked to write about “Night Walk”, a painting that recently made the cut into the American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition in New York City. A bit of background for the un-initiated:...
by Ruth | Jan 5, 2016 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
The New Year always gives me a feeling of great potential. I spend time going over the past year’s accomplishments and deficits and setting goals for the coming months. This weekend we woke to a blanket of white over everything. It makes the land look fresh,...
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...
