by Ruth | Dec 12, 2014 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art
Free Printable Christmas Card Here is a gift just for you…. If you would like to use my card, I will send new or current newsletter subscribers a free, printable pdf! Simply click here to email me with the subject “Christmas.” Be sure to state in...
by Ruth | Jul 23, 2014 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Fun with Art, Paintings
My good friend and neighbor, Blenda Tyvoll, invited me to join her in an artistic Blog Hop. The idea is that each artist who participates answers some questions about their art, then invites three more artists to join. It is a great way to get to know new artists...
by Ruth | May 12, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, cold wax, creative process, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
Here is a new image in my “Down on the Farm” Series. I’m really enjoying using the Oil & Cold Wax to explore this subject. This painting was inspired by memories of late nights in the fields during harvest season. There was something more...
by Ruth | Mar 5, 2014 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique, down on the farm, Paintings
I wanted to finish this painting before my last class, but I hadn’t gotten as much feedback on it as I wanted. I missed one critique meeting because of teaching and the other was cancelled because of snow. Thank goodness for the internet! My friend Margaret gave...
by Ruth | Feb 16, 2014 | Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process
This Valentine’s Day, I decided to do something special for subscribers to my newsletter. I offered the first 15 folks who replied a custom hand-made Valentine for their sweetheart. Surprisingly only about 8 subscribers took me up on it! I was on a roll, so I...
by Ruth | Feb 7, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, down on the farm, Paintings
Looking at this on the computer made me realize that I like it, despite the criticism I received about a certain area of the painting. Seeing an image smaller on the screen really helps me see the whole at once. In my blog surfing this morning, I particularly enjoyed...