by Ruth | Oct 22, 2024 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Today is International Color Day! It’s a day to celebrate the joy that color brings to our lives. Color is my favorite design element. As kids, it is the first gateway drug of art – that rich box of 12, 18, 32 or 64 crayons with freshly sharpened points,...
by Ruth | Sep 23, 2024 | Artwork online, Auctions, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display
Dealing with Estate Art can be a delicate matter. Highly valued art can be consigned to an auction house or gallery that represents the well-known artist. For art by lesser known artists like myself, the options are less convenient. Cherry Blossoms ©Ruth Armitage...
by Ruth | Mar 10, 2024 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
When my daughter was small and I was on the verge of a stressed out melt down, she’d always quip: “Don’t Pancake, Mom!” Of course she meant, Don’t Panic! Maybe it’s just daylight savings time making me want to hide under the...
by Ruth | May 12, 2022 | abstract art, Art Collectors, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
A Tribute to my Mentors What made you the person you are? Heredity? Environment? Education? Choice? I considered this question when planning my first show at Waterstone. How do I want my work to be seen? What descriptions would characterize it? Have the evolutions in...
by Ruth | Apr 29, 2022 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
What’s the difference between experiential travel and a tour? Have you ever returned from a trip feeling like you’ve just barely skimmed the surface of the place? It’s like you’ve read the guide book, ridden the double decker tour bus, visited...
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...
