by Ruth | Aug 25, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, landscapes
My Top 12 Titles for Creatives – Thought Provoking work on Creativity I find myself sharing many of the gems of wisdom found within these books with students, and thought that having a reading list resource for creatives would be a good addition to my blog. I...
by Ruth | Dec 17, 2017 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Critique, My Work on Display
Praise and success are a tricky thing for the artist. While everyone wants to be successful and praise is seductive, the nature of art is so subjective that there are many definitions of success. During the creative process, we run the risk of becoming perfectionistic...
by Ruth | Nov 1, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, My Work on Display, Publications
Two shows this week: Art for Everyone – Sitka Invitational! Please join me to celebrate the release of Art for Everyone, a new textbook created by the Faculty at Chemeketa Community College to help alleviate the high cost of textbooks for art students....
by Ruth | Feb 3, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, My Work on Display, Paintings
I wanted to take time here to formally thank Connie Rodriguez for hosting my workshop last month in Rocklin, CA. She did a fantastic job of gathering eager and enthusiastic students from all over the area to participate. Here is a re-cap of the workshop. We had 15...
by Ruth | Jan 22, 2015 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art
I leave this afternoon for my class in Rocklin, CA. I’m all packed and ready, just waiting for my ride to the airport, so I decided to sit down and write a post about another upcoming show I’m involved in: Lake Oswego Reads. I’ve participated in this...
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...
