by Ruth | Jan 6, 2021 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Is..., Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, landscapes, New Paintings, Oil Paintings
Art is not about painting. That might sound weird, coming from a painter. But really, it’s about seeing. We artists synthesize visual elements. We use our personal focus, direction, poetry and lyricism to communicate with our viewers. Indulge my rant for a...
by Ruth | Nov 30, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
I’m so excited to be launching Roaring ’20s 2.0 – the Winter/Spring session of my 6 month mentorship program. I bet you’ve wondered how I formed friendships with artists all over the country. One way was by taking workshops. One of the things I’ve...
by Ruth | Aug 13, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Comments have been pouring in on the painting I finally posted on social media today. Here it is, in all its Rainforest drippiness. The rainforest around Sitka Center for Art and Ecology is astounding. Being there in relative isolation was both grounding and eerie....
by Ruth | Jun 2, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Confident Color is my latest creation! If you’re like me, you’re tiring of keeping your own company, cancelling events and missing friends and family. Is this workshop for you? Do you encounter frustrations mixing colors? Maybe you don’t know where...
by Ruth | May 30, 2020 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Guest Posts
Guest Post Celebration! June marks the 12th Anniversary of my blog: Art is Truth. Each year I try to do something to give back to the blog community and celebrate art and the connections it gives us. This year, I’ll be posting guest articles from readers each...
by Ruth | Apr 23, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Land Lines developed as an online course because of how much I enjoyed teaching it live at the Sitka Invitational this past year. You can read about some of my take-aways here: https://rutharmitage.com/but-wait-theres-more/ Although there is a severe learning curve...