by Ruth | Jun 10, 2018 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process
I became a maker by following the example of my mother. She is well-known for making beauty out of what is on hand. Her friends marvel over her knitting, sewing, cooking, gardening and decorating. I love the following quote, because it exemplifies what I think most...
by Ruth | May 22, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, fear
Fear can derail our creativity. One way I work at avoiding fear is using digital exploration in my painting process. Using my IPad to try out changes before I make them in paint removes the fear of failure that I see many students encounter. If you’re reading...
by Ruth | May 11, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Kick These 5 Bad Painting Habits I’ve just spent the last month taking and teaching art classes, and it is surprising how often I see artists hampered by these bad painting habits.You may find yourself frustrated if you don’t kick these habits asap! 1....
by Ruth | Apr 17, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth
Gathering – “What matters is the gathering, the pockets filled with remnants of the day evaporated.” -Nina Bagley I’ve decided to start a new series of posts called “Art Is.” As a kid I loved the comic strip “Love Is…” It was corny, but so true. So each...
by Ruth | Mar 22, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
This past few weeks I’ve been busy creating new artwork in several workshops. First, I took part in a wonderful workshop held in Santa Barbara with Skip Lawrence. Some of my new artwork Skip Lawrence has been a mentor for many years and has seen me through quite...
by Ruth | Feb 22, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display
I have two shows coming up: Celebration of Creativity and Nature Perceived. “No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build...
