by Ruth | Aug 17, 2010 | Blog Art is Truth, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
When I was growing up, my parents ran their farm business from our kitchen table. It was not unusual to awaken to the sound of friends or strangers drinking coffee – gallons of coffee- and to have to pass them in the dining room on our way to the only bathroom...
by Ruth | May 25, 2010 | Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
Last week I returned from a great trip to Utah for the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition. My friend, and fellow past WSO President, Jayne and I had a great time viewing the terrific art and meeting old an new friends among the delegates and...
by Ruth | Jul 15, 2009 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Ahhhhhh Summer! Time to get yourself to Salem to take in the Art Fair! Why? 1. To see all the new art I’ve created in the past 2 years (Booth 10- say hi!) 2. Art from other artists from across the region 3.It’s the largest and oldest art festival in Oregon...
by Ruth | Jun 29, 2009 | Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art
I’ve been learning all the cool features on Etsy, the online venue I signed up with this month. One of the coolest features is the ability to create ‘Treasuries’ of some of your favorite items. These groupings often follow a theme. Getting one can be...
by Ruth | Mar 18, 2009 | Blog Art is Truth, contest, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Uncategorized
Mini Buebird on wood block 1 1/2″x 2 1/2″ I had some wonderful news today! The biopsy on my breast was clear… no sign of cancer 🙂 What a relief – phew! Thanks to everyone who emailed or commented with fingers crossed and good thoughts for me....
by Ruth | Mar 12, 2009 | Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Fun with Art
Well, it has been a roller-coaster here… literally up one moment & down the next. Where to catch up? How to begin? I have finally, finally restored my blog! Yay! My host’s server crashed last week, and all data was lost. Luckily I had recently saved...