by Ruth | Aug 13, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Comments have been pouring in on the painting I finally posted on social media today. Here it is, in all its Rainforest drippiness. The rainforest around Sitka Center for Art and Ecology is astounding. Being there in relative isolation was both grounding and eerie....
by Ruth | Jun 25, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Inspiration: Guest Blog Post! by Tara Choate Each year I try to do something to give back to the blog community and celebrate art and the inspiration it provides. June marks the 12th Anniversary of my blog: Art is Truth. This year, I’ll be posting guest articles...
by Ruth | Jun 2, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Confident Color is my latest creation! If you’re like me, you’re tiring of keeping your own company, cancelling events and missing friends and family. Is this workshop for you? Do you encounter frustrations mixing colors? Maybe you don’t know where...
by Ruth | Apr 23, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Land Lines developed as an online course because of how much I enjoyed teaching it live at the Sitka Invitational this past year. You can read about some of my take-aways here: https://rutharmitage.com/but-wait-theres-more/ Although there is a severe learning curve...
by Ruth | Mar 10, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Recently Viewed Art
Finishing artwork may be the hardest creative stage, especially with abstract art. I often compare it to assembling a jigsaw puzzle, only without referring to the photo on the box. Artists hear the question “How long does it take you to finish a piece of...
by Ruth | Feb 25, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art
I’m sure you’re dying to know what its like to be a traveling art teacher; the perks and the pitfalls. Here is your behind the scenes peek from my perspective. I’m on my way home from Tubac, AZ after two successful workshops. It’s been a long trip, but worthwhile....
