by Ruth | Dec 20, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, Critique, Uncategorized
I had a call last night when I got home from Christmas shopping. An art friend, a talented woman who was wise and generous and gifted has passed away. It was not unexpected, but still a blow. I will miss Satsuko, as I know many others will. Several years ago I painted...
by Ruth | Dec 6, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, Critique, Fun with Art
This first week of December is full to bursting with social engagements. For an artist, who usually spends most of her time alone in the studio, it is a welcome chance to connect with friends and fellow artists. The day after Thanksgiving, we started right in…....
by Ruth | Aug 28, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, Critique, Fun with Art, Uncategorized
Ok.. picking up where I left off last night. Several people have asked what happened with the Salem Hospital commission. Well, the bad news is they chose another artist, Alison O’Donoghue . When I read all those descriptors, though, hers was the work I...
by Ruth | Aug 8, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Critique, Uncategorized
I took another shot of this painting last night, trying to get the exposure right. Sometimes the photography is more challenging than the painting. I’m hoping to enter this in the Northwest Watercolor Society’s Membership show. You will recognize it as...
by Ruth | Jul 22, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Critique, Fun with Art
Here is the gang in Kathy’s studio, just getting ready to critique my painting. They look friendly, don’t they? Just kidding… they had some great suggestions for my paintings. Thanks guys! If I could figure out how to post more than one image in each...
by Ruth | Jul 14, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, Critique, Uncategorized
I’m planning a trip to Olympia to visit fellow ‘Splash’ critique group artist Kathy Bethurum. She’s hosting us all at her waterfront home for an overnight art retreat. Thinking about this trip to Puget Sound has made me remember the book The...
