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...
by Ruth | Jan 25, 2017 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life
Oregon has had its share of ice this winter, and I took advantage of this unusual weather to do a bit of ice crystal painting. I wet a sheet of 300 lb. Fabriano soft press watercolor paper, took it outside into the freezing cold, and dropped fluid acrylics and acrylic...
by Ruth | Jan 10, 2017 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
The Artist’s Aesthetic Urge Just after Christmas I enjoyed a woodsy walk with art buddy Randall Tipton. I casually mentioned that I hadn’t actually made art in over a month. I had been occupied with preparing for the holidays and for the big WFWS...
by Ruth | Dec 30, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Paintings
How does one choose the best brush for watercolor, acrylic and oil painting? My process is one of trial and error, tempered with education. I frequently get questions about my brushes. I have a large collection: some vintage, some for watercolor, some for acrylic and...
by Ruth | Dec 2, 2016 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Paintings
Mist and Moss: new work from the studio One of the things I loved about growing up on the farm was that nature was always there to explore. Although I know it is hard to believe now, I was a quiet child. When I was struggling with something, my favorite way to cope...
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...
