by Ruth | Aug 12, 2011 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
It’s been a busy and productive few weeks. As soon as I got home from the Salem Art Fair, we had two adorable exchange students from China arrive: ‘Vi-Vi” and ‘Emily’. They made the most of their few weeks here, heading for classes...
by Ruth | Jul 30, 2011 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
It’s been a very busy couple of weeks, trying to finish projects at home before I head off tomorrow for Menucha. I’m getting so excited about spending the whole week making art, renewing friendships and soaking in the quintessential beauty of this retreat...
by Ruth | Jun 17, 2011 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
Thanks to everyone who came out to see me for this past weekend’s Open Studios of Beavercreek! It was great to meet you, and I hope that those of you who took home artwork will enjoy it for years to come 🙂 I also hope to see some of my visitors in upcoming...
by Ruth | Apr 22, 2011 | creative process, Fun with Art
Yesterday I had an email from a reader asking for more advice on Making Time to Create. She writes: It’s mind boggling to me how the days go by without my so much as getting my paints out. As you can imagine, it makes me feel pretty sad. Makes me question just...
by Ruth | Mar 12, 2011 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
I thought it might be fun for readers to see the process I use when painting from a photo or snapshot. I have to give most of the credit for this process to Donna Zagotta, who emphasized this design process in her workshop. I’m hoping my own style comes through...
by Ruth | Sep 17, 2010 | Art Classes, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
It has been a week since I posted, and so much is going on, I barely know what to do first. Priorities are difficult at times like this. I have a couple of things coming up that I need to get ready for: 1. Open Studios of Beavercreek, October 8, 9, & 10, 10 a.m....