by Ruth | Apr 7, 2020 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, dealing with rejection, Plein Air
Before we were able to download and binge a whole new season of “Poldark” or “Madame Secretary,” we had reruns. I may be dating myself here, but some of my favorite television memories involve watching favorite episodes over and over. Who can...
by Ruth | Mar 26, 2020 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
“If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity.” -Eckhart Tolle I should be better at tolerating uncertainty. It is something I practice each time I...
by Ruth | Mar 10, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Recently Viewed Art
Finishing artwork may be the hardest creative stage, especially with abstract art. I often compare it to assembling a jigsaw puzzle, only without referring to the photo on the box. Artists hear the question “How long does it take you to finish a piece of...
by Ruth | Feb 25, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art
I’m sure you’re dying to know what its like to be a traveling art teacher; the perks and the pitfalls. Here is your behind the scenes peek from my perspective. I’m on my way home from Tubac, AZ after two successful workshops. It’s been a long trip, but worthwhile....
by Ruth | Jan 15, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Today I received a question: What is expressive line? I’ll be teaching a workshop at the end of the month to a local group of experienced artists, so the question set me back a bit. But as I tried to answer it, I found it difficult to explain myself. I started...
by Ruth | Dec 31, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth
Countdown to Creativity - Skip Lawrrence Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Skip Lawrence has been a wonderful mentor to me over the past 20+ years. When I first started taking workshops from him, my paintings were photorealistic and I didn’t feel they...
