by Ruth | Jul 23, 2014 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Fun with Art, Paintings
My good friend and neighbor, Blenda Tyvoll, invited me to join her in an artistic Blog Hop. The idea is that each artist who participates answers some questions about their art, then invites three more artists to join. It is a great way to get to know new artists...
by Ruth | May 12, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, cold wax, creative process, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
Here is a new image in my “Down on the Farm” Series. I’m really enjoying using the Oil & Cold Wax to explore this subject. This painting was inspired by memories of late nights in the fields during harvest season. There was something more...
by Ruth | Mar 10, 2014 | Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Farm Life, My Work on Display
Work returning to the studio #adopts painting #moderndaymedici A photo posted by Ruth Armitage (@artistrutharmitage) on Mar 10, 2014 at 11:59am PDT Artwork overload #adoptapainting #moderndaymedici A photo posted by Ruth Armitage (@artistrutharmitage) on Mar 10, 2014...
by Ruth | Mar 4, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
Brownsville Art Association Presents: Mixed Media with Ruth Armitage March 28 & 29, 2014 Sign up & More information here! This painting began as a demonstration for my workshop two weeks ago. I finally feel like I finished it yesterday, after battling a virus...
by Ruth | Feb 16, 2014 | Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process
This Valentine’s Day, I decided to do something special for subscribers to my newsletter. I offered the first 15 folks who replied a custom hand-made Valentine for their sweetheart. Surprisingly only about 8 subscribers took me up on it! I was on a roll, so I...
by Ruth | Sep 3, 2013 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Fun with Art, Oil Paintings
My husband and I just spent a wonderful weekend with friends at Morrison’s Lodge, on the Rogue River near Merlin, OR. I devoted one day to plein air painting in this beautiful spot… It was a fun way to interact with all ages, from kids to adult. They...