by Ruth | Apr 11, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Critique, dealing with rejection, My Work on Display
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Watercolor Society of Oregon This past weekend I spent three heavenly days at the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s 50th Anniversary. The exhibition and convention were held at the Oregon Garden Resort in beautiful Silverton, Oregon....
by Ruth | Apr 4, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Farm Life, Paintings
My Art Means…. Talking about what art means can be a slippery business. Each work of art has two lives: a public life and a private life. When an artist puts the work out for public viewing, whether online or in person, the work automatically gains the meanings...
by Ruth | Mar 30, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
I received the best compliment for an artist this morning. A friend was visiting the farm to do a photoshoot with our new lambs, and had not seen my studio before. After we watched the frolicking of the new babies, we took a peek at my messy, messy studio and I showed...
by Ruth | Mar 14, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, My Work on Display
Portland 5 Art Exhibit opens at Oregon State University I’m honored to be included in this contemporary exhibit at the Memorial Union Concourse Gallery. I am an alumna of...
by Ruth | Mar 12, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Q: What’s better in mid-winter than a Santa Barbara Getaway? A: An Art Workshop Getaway in Santa Barbara! I just returned from 10 fun-filled days, painting in Santa Barbara. The first week was devoted to a wonderful workshop with master artist, Skip Lawrence. It...
by Ruth | Feb 17, 2016 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Salon Style Can Refer to Hanging Art, or Hanging Out with Artists I love receiving newsletters from the web aggregator Houzz. I get ideas for everything from wall colors to hanging artwork. A recent newsletter had this wonderful tutorial on how to hang paintings and...
