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Breath of Spring: New Work and a Drawing Exercise

Breath of Spring: New Work and a Drawing Exercise

by Ruth | Jun 29, 2017 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, Paintings

My new painting, Breath of Spring, began as an experiment with line in my workshop at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. One can’t help being influenced by the landscape there. However, in keeping with my series, this work was inspired by memories of the...
5 Ways to Cultivate Focus in Your Art

5 Ways to Cultivate Focus in Your Art

by Ruth | May 15, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art

Most serious Artists and Collectors agree that focus is important for an artist’s body of work. Focus provides continuity from one painting to the next, and allows the work to hang together when presented en masse. But how does one go about creating a focus in...
Pour it On! WFWS42 and WSO

Pour it On! WFWS42 and WSO

by Ruth | Mar 14, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display

WFWS42 and WSO’s 52nd Annual Spring Exhibition The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art hosts “Pour It On! Watercolors from the West.” This exhibition features work from the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies and the Watercolor Society of Oregon. On view from...
Art Extravaganza 2017 Sponsored by Clackamas Art Alliance

Art Extravaganza 2017 Sponsored by Clackamas Art Alliance

by Ruth | Mar 3, 2017 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display

If you’ve never experienced Art Extravaganza, you’re in for a treat! Sponsored by the Clackamas Art Alliance, this vendor trade show is an opportunity for artists, educators, students and all art enthusiasts to test, try and buy new and favorite art...
Learn About The Artist’s Palette

Learn About The Artist’s Palette

by Ruth | Feb 16, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, featured images, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, New Artwork, Paintings

Learn About the Artist’s Palette Join me from 12-3pm on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery. You’ll have a chance to meet and visit with 4 artists: Chris Bibby, Chuck Bloom, Rachel Wolf and me. You’ll...
Homage to Arts Organizations

Homage to Arts Organizations

by Ruth | Nov 2, 2016 | Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art

I don’t see enough people paying homage to Arts Organizations. Without these vital groups in our communities, the intensive work of bringing art to the public eye would be ignored. Personally, I’ve been working diligently for the Watercolor Society of...
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