by Ruth | Sep 23, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
How to Hygge Hygge – noun: (hoo-ga) The Danish word for enjoying life’s simple pleasures and creating coziness. This time of year I feel torn between nesting and getting out. I think this Danish idea of Hygge is a perfect way to describe the elemental...
by Ruth | May 30, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
“Midnight is another planet! When the clock strikes twelve and if you are asleep, wake up, friend, and discover the beauties of this new planet: Discover the silence; discover the tranquillity; speak to the owls, speak to the moon; greet the hedgehogs and...
by Ruth | Mar 29, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good.” – Dr. Seuss It’s been a fun week of experimentation. Through the generosity of good friends, I’ve had the chance to try out two mediums I haven’t had a chance to...
by Ruth | Feb 11, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, contest, creative process, Fun with Art
A beautiful travel journal is one of the first things to pack for your trip abroad. Hahnemühle sent me some journals and watercolor papers to try. Just for fun they included extras for me to share with my readers! You can enter the drawing below. Best of luck! One of...
by Ruth | Jan 17, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, vocabulary
meraki [may-rah-kee] Meraki is a Greek word that describes doing something with love, creativity and pure soul. It means leaving a little piece of yourself in your creative work, whatever your work may be. I think I first came across it on Pinterest. What a perfect...
by Ruth | Jan 7, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
I have compiled the following 5 rules for art students to help learners get the most out of a class or workshop. I know it might seem like these are common-sense guidelines. However, I am surprised at how many times our monkey-minds take over when we are in an art...
