by Ruth | Nov 7, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Fun with Art
One of the terrific things about the internet is the connections we can make as artists. Connie Rodriguez, an artist from the Sacramento area, has been following my blog for some time. Recently, we got our heads together and cooked up a fun workshop for the New...
by Ruth | Oct 23, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, Paintings
This painting has been in process for a while, and I finally have had time to finish it this week. I began by using GelliPrint collage pieces printed with the Gelli-Plate. I love the textural and color effects that the printing process achieves. In this case, I used...
by Ruth | Sep 16, 2014 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings, Recently Viewed Art
“What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing. You wouldn’t be an artist unless you wanted to share an experience, a thought.” ~David Hockney Last weekend I had the pleasure of...
by Ruth | Aug 12, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
Mark your calendar for a couple of great opportunities to learn more about painting in water media. I will be the featured demonstrator at Oregon Society of Artists on First Thursday, September 4. They are located up the hill from the MAC Club: 2185 SW Park Place,...
by Ruth | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Summer is a beautiful time to spend in the garden… I did just that yesterday & painted plein air with a friend. We are planning to participate in this fun event… and I hope you can join us! Dinner, wine, the atmosphere, the artists and live music...
by Ruth | Jul 23, 2014 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Fun with Art, Paintings
My good friend and neighbor, Blenda Tyvoll, invited me to join her in an artistic Blog Hop. The idea is that each artist who participates answers some questions about their art, then invites three more artists to join. It is a great way to get to know new artists...
