by Ruth | Oct 22, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique, down on the farm, Paintings
I often begin my abstract painting process with the possible title for the painting. The painting seen here was a demonstration for a class I taught at Village Gallery of Arts as a substitute for a friend. I was thinking of the idea of tilling the fields, plowing,...
by Ruth | Oct 20, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
Thanks to all who visited me during my open studios of Beavercreek. It was my most successful event ever, thanks to you! Here is the beginning of my demonstration for my class at Oregon Society of Artists last week. I worked more on it here in my studio and feel like...
by Ruth | Oct 9, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, blogging
I can’t believe I haven’t made time to blog about my class at the Sitka Center in Otis, Oregon. It was a wonderful time of creativity, for myself and for my class. I had 10 eager, hard-working, adventurous students who produced some excellent work in the...
by Ruth | Sep 11, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, New Artwork, Paintings
My new class at Oregon Society of Artists has been keeping me hopping! The first day (Sept. 3) I also juried their monthly exhibit. It is always an honor to be asked to jury a show. I take the responsibility seriously and always feel for the artists whose work is...
by Ruth | Aug 12, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
Mark your calendar for a couple of great opportunities to learn more about painting in water media. I will be the featured demonstrator at Oregon Society of Artists on First Thursday, September 4. They are located up the hill from the MAC Club: 2185 SW Park Place,...
by Ruth | Jul 14, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Paintings
Summer always reminds me of camping out. The painting above was inspired by memories of ‘camping’ in the harvested fields of my parents’ farm. I wanted to imply the night, without everything being extremely dark. This piece began with watercolor and...
