by Ruth | Jul 17, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
It’s so easy these days to access top-quality Art Films, and summer is the perfect time to sit back and relax. You’ll beat the heat and absorb inspiration and information at the same time! I’ve started a good list with these titles, but please be...
by Ruth | Jul 3, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Critique, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, vocabulary
Pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon in which the mind responds to a stimulus, usually an image or a sound, by perceiving a familiar pattern where none exists. Classic examples might be seeing a face in the full moon, or imagining that cloud shapes represent a...
by Ruth | May 22, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, fear
Fear can derail our creativity. One way I work at avoiding fear is using digital exploration in my painting process. Using my IPad to try out changes before I make them in paint removes the fear of failure that I see many students encounter. If you’re reading...
by Ruth | May 11, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Kick These 5 Bad Painting Habits I’ve just spent the last month taking and teaching art classes, and it is surprising how often I see artists hampered by these bad painting habits.You may find yourself frustrated if you don’t kick these habits asap! 1....
by Ruth | Apr 17, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth
Gathering – “What matters is the gathering, the pockets filled with remnants of the day evaporated.” -Nina Bagley I’ve decided to start a new series of posts called “Art Is.” As a kid I loved the comic strip “Love Is…” It was corny, but so true. So each...
by Ruth | Feb 11, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art
See why Cold Wax Medium has captured the fancy of many contemporary artists. Join me for a hands on, interactive workshop that meets you where you stand on the journey of discovery in this sensuous medium. Painting in Oil & Cold Wax: March 28, 29 & 30, 2018...
