by Ruth | Apr 5, 2011 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique
There is a strange transformation that occurs in the artist’s brain as we near the finish line of making a painting and begin the process of evaluating it. Evaluating one’s own work is an important part of the creation process and can really help...
by Ruth | Feb 23, 2011 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Farm Life, New Paintings
Winter is still here, even though the daffodils are popping up and garden shows are enticing us to plan new additions to our landscapes. This morning I sat at the window and watched flakes falling. I love the look of snow, probably because it is so rare here. While...
by Ruth | Nov 22, 2010 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process
I have some photos that have been stacking up to catch up on… first a photo of my dear mentor and friend, James Kirk. I spent the afternoon of Veteran’s Day with him. We talked art, took some photos for his solo show planned for next year, and generally...
by Ruth | Nov 17, 2010 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, figure paintings, New Paintings
If you’re reading this post, you’ve entered my new website! I’m so excited about the new look… it’s been a long time in development, but I think it has been worth the wait! I love having my blog & site all under one domain, and the...
