by Ruth | Nov 1, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, My Work on Display, Publications
Two shows this week: Art for Everyone – Sitka Invitational! Please join me to celebrate the release of Art for Everyone, a new textbook created by the Faculty at Chemeketa Community College to help alleviate the high cost of textbooks for art students....
by Ruth | Oct 6, 2016 | Blog Art is Truth
2 Reasons to Ignore Feedback from Artist Friends Here are two reasons I sometimes ignore feedback from my artists friends: I’m the only one who needs to be happy with the painting. They may not know my goals for the painting. Do you always listen to feedback...
by Ruth | Sep 30, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
I thought my Gold Beach students would be interested in seeing how I go about finishing an abstract painting – this is one I started in the class. I’ve filmed my final steps using my iphone and time-lapse photography. I hope you enjoy the resulting video!...
by Ruth | Sep 29, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique
Teaching art workshops is gratifying beyond belief. It is a joy to watch the students in my workshops receive a challenge with open arms and run with it in completely different ways. “Art Enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”...
by Ruth | Sep 23, 2016 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
Portland Open Studios – Experience Creativity Join me for two weekends of Open Studio, in my beautiful Oregon City studio: October 8th & 9th and October 15th & 16th, 2016, 10 am – 5 pm each day. The tour is organized by neighborhood, and our own...
by Ruth | Aug 31, 2016 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Paintings
Crucible: noun a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. a place or occasion of severe test or trial. “the crucible of combat” a place or situation in which different elements...
