by Ruth | Sep 24, 2021 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
When you use social media, you’re unaware of its impact. People could be simply scrolling – or they might be turning into your biggest fan. I prefer to think of social media as an easy way to stay in touch with lots of friends. I had a nice surprise this...
by Ruth | Aug 24, 2021 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art
Being impulsive is often seen as a character flaw, but I see it as a good thing. “More errors arise from inhibited indecision than from impulsive behavior.” -Morris L. Ernst I just returned from an impulsive week-long trip to New Mexico with my college...
by Ruth | Aug 5, 2021 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, Paintings, vocabulary
Today’s Dictionary.com word of the day was Tohubohu. It fits this house to a ‘T!’ Tohubohu (noun) means chaos, disorder and confusion. I’m still in the throes of unpacking – haven’t found the toaster, trying to figure out a new desk...
by Ruth | Jul 4, 2021 | abstract art, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, contest, creative process, Guest Posts
This isn’t really a humble brag – it’s a proud brag – but not about me. Right now I’m really proud of the work students in my Roaring ’20s have been doing, and I have to brag! I haven’t been able to paint recently because of...
by Ruth | Jun 23, 2021 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, contest, creative process, Fun with Art, giveaway
Magical places are an important part of an artist’s inspiration. I built a tree house when I was a little girl. Well really my mom built it. Actually it wasn’t a tree ‘house’ – it was more of a tree ‘seat.’ It was a smooth...
by Ruth | May 24, 2021 | abstract art, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
"Traveler, there are no paths. Paths are made by walking." Antonio Machado I need to keep moving here. Literally. We’ve sold our home and I’m packing up the studio. We have a new place picked out in Vancouver, WA and hope to be moved in in early July. It...
