by Ruth | May 1, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
Gardening has taught me so much about painting. Here are a few kernels of advice for all you budding (get it?) artists and gardeners. You know how it is when you come home after 10 days away and some of the little things have changed drastically? Yeah, that happened!...
by Ruth | Mar 30, 2015 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, Fun with Art
Have you ever wondered what to say to an artist friend when you are viewing their work? You don’t want to embarrass them or yourself by saying something awkward. Recently, a family member paid me one of the highest compliments, without even knowing it. I decided...
by Ruth | Mar 24, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
Me with my new little pup One of my favorite re-blooming orchids Baby Russell – Cavalier King Charles Daughter Erin and ‘Sven’ Dot & One of her twins son Tim & Girlfriend Elizabeth Spring has sprung here in Oregon. We have new lambs...
by Ruth | Mar 3, 2015 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings, Recently Viewed Art
“In every one of us there are two ruling and directing principles, whose guidance we follow wherever they may lead; the one being an innate desire of pleasure; the other, an acquired judgment which aspires after excellence.” (Socrates) Don Gray’s...
by Ruth | Jan 31, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Time flies when you’re having fun! Don’t miss these great shows coming for February, 2015. I’m pleased to be included with these great abstract painters: Jean Schwalbe, Earl Hamilton, Tommer Gonser and Ruth Armitage. Join us! I’m sorry I...
by Ruth | Jan 22, 2015 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art
I leave this afternoon for my class in Rocklin, CA. I’m all packed and ready, just waiting for my ride to the airport, so I decided to sit down and write a post about another upcoming show I’m involved in: Lake Oswego Reads. I’ve participated in this...
