by Ruth | Jan 5, 2016 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
The New Year always gives me a feeling of great potential. I spend time going over the past year’s accomplishments and deficits and setting goals for the coming months. This weekend we woke to a blanket of white over everything. It makes the land look fresh,...
by Ruth | Dec 9, 2015 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Last week in my class at Oregon Society of Artists, several painters were having trouble learning facial anatomy. I did a quick, impromptu lesson on painting facial features, challenging each artist to paint the face in different ways: simply, realistically, with...
by Ruth | Dec 4, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
The Big 500 Drill-Down Two artists’ receptions – guaranteed great people watching! 1st – Saturday, December 12th, 2 – 9 pm and 2nd Reception – Saturday, December 19th, 5 – 9 pm People’s Art of Portland, 3rd floor, Pioneer...
by Ruth | Nov 24, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Abstract Animation Work in Progress Have you ever wanted to see an abstract animation of a painting as it develops? I thought you might want to see a few of the steps it took to create “The Cliffs.” This painting is going to a new home next week, as it...
by Ruth | Nov 16, 2015 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
What is the Art you Wish For? During Portland Open Studios I had a chance to observe viewers as they considered purchasing art. While many people wanted to take artwork home with them, only a few did. One viewer expressly said to me, ‘I wish I could buy one of...
by Ruth | Nov 2, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Oil Paintings, Paintings
I’m proud to unveil this new painting, inspired by summer winds kicking up dust & chaff in the fields during harvest. I’ll also be teaching a class for Sitka this weekend at Hoyt Arboretum – Oil & Cold Wax. I’m looking forward to...
