by Ruth | Dec 20, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, blogging, dealing with rejection
As 2012 winds down to a close, I wanted to take some time to wish everyone a warm and peaceful Christmas season. Thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings 🙂 I often write a family Christmas letter, filled with a summary of family news, and it never really...
by Ruth | Dec 6, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection
I was honored to learn this week that “Shy” was accepted into the 4th Annual Signature American Watercolor Exhibition in Fallbrook, CA. The juror for this exhibition is Cheng-Khee Chee, AWS D.F., NWS. The show accepts a small number of paintings from...
by Ruth | Nov 29, 2012 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, dealing with rejection, Recently Viewed Art
Yesterday I had the honor to work with Joel Zak in choosing awards for Salem’s “Something Red” exhibition, sponsored by Artists in Action. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this show, which includes an Art Walk, Awards Reception, Raffle and...
by Ruth | Aug 1, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
The painting “Garden Break” is now happily hanging in its new home after my friend Jenica and I made an art trade! She knit me a beautiful wool sweater in exchange for this art. I’ve made some great art swaps over the years, including orthodontics...
by Ruth | Mar 12, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
Original Version of Garden Break “Garden Break” ©Ruth Armitage Acrylic on Yupo 14″x20″ I worked this weekend on this painting, which I had never really felt was complete. Now I think my original intention has been realized. It’s amazing...