by Ruth | Feb 7, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, down on the farm, Paintings
Looking at this on the computer made me realize that I like it, despite the criticism I received about a certain area of the painting. Seeing an image smaller on the screen really helps me see the whole at once. In my blog surfing this morning, I particularly enjoyed...
by Ruth | Feb 2, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
I can’t believe it has been so long since I posted here! It has been a crazy few weeks, and I just finished teaching two workshops. I have photos finally downloaded from the first, the January Spark Session here in my studio. Sadly, I forgot to take...
by Ruth | Jan 28, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, Recently Viewed Art
This new year, I have set more specific goals than I have in the past for my art business. I owe the accomplishment to Alyson Stanfield, author and coach at ArtBizBlog. I am happy to report that I have achieved my income goal for January. One of the challenges will be...
by Ruth | Jan 8, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings, Recently Viewed Art
When an artist takes on the job of painting something that has been portrayed over and over in a trite or hackneyed way, it is imperative that the painting qualify as an original voice. This painting presented a challenge because of its subject matter. My aim was to...
by Ruth | Jan 2, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique, down on the farm, Paintings
Happy New Year! Our cold foggy weather lately has inspired a new painting that finally gelled for me on New Year’s Eve. My final painting of 2013. There is another one that I photographed, but it may not be finished. I’m preparing my goals for 2014, and...
by Ruth | Nov 23, 2013 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
“There is no Abstract Art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” – Pablo Picasso This week I had a wonderful workshop review from one of my students from the Emerald Art Center workshop. I will be...
