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...
by Ruth | Mar 3, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Six hard-working, enthusiastic painters converged here at my studio this weekend for our Mixed-Media Spark Session. We painted, experimented, snacked, ate and shared for three full days. Each participant took risks, stuck it out through the hard phases and came up...
by Ruth | Feb 22, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art
There is still room in my Mixed Media Spark Session March 1, 2 & 3, 2012! Check out what people are saying….. “I really appreciate you as a teacher as well as an artist. I’ve had lots of workshops with many different people – some of them quite...
by Ruth | Nov 8, 2011 | Blog Art is Truth, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
It has been a busy weekend here in Oregon City! Friday night I had my opening at Blenda Tyvoll’s Victorhill Farm, just up the road. It was a very nice party and we were busy all evening. I had some nice sales, and a lot of fun too! Thanks to everyone who...
by Ruth | Oct 22, 2011 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
There are many reasons to Clean one’s home: A Clean home is a healthy home Company will be here in less than an hour You’ve lost that important check that you meant to deposit last week Your mother is visiting tomorrow You’re tired of looking at it...
by Ruth | Sep 26, 2011 | Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
I’m really looking forward to seeing a friend and mentor, James Kirk, on this Thursday, September 29 from 2-4 pm. His stunning show “Face Forward” will open at the North View Gallery, Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus (CT Building) at 12000...