by Ruth | Aug 10, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
“The Cliffs” was inspired by the local swimming hole on the river near on our farm. As we were growing up, our parents kept us away from this famous haunt, as it was the go-to spot for some wild parties and risky behavior. You can imagine from the name...
by Ruth | Jul 22, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
Evolution of an Abstract Acrylic Painting “Land lasts longer than blood or love. It is not like a river.” – Annick Smith, Homestead My newest work, titled “Homestead,” is an abstract acrylic painting, inspired by landforms and the patterns...
by Ruth | Jun 12, 2015 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, My Work on Display
I just sent out my weekly newsletter to artists with a Summer Challenge! If you’re not on my email list, (you can subscribe here) here is a taste of what a weekly newsletter to artists looks like: Next year’s OSA class will be Intermediate/Advanced...
by Ruth | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, down on the farm, Paintings
My work was rejected again today by a major International competition; Hooray! Why do I say Hooray? Well, first of all, I still love the paintings. I still feel confident about the work, regardless of the fact that one person did not think it stacked up to the...
by Ruth | May 1, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
Gardening has taught me so much about painting. Here are a few kernels of advice for all you budding (get it?) artists and gardeners. You know how it is when you come home after 10 days away and some of the little things have changed drastically? Yeah, that happened!...
by Ruth | Mar 30, 2015 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, Fun with Art
Have you ever wondered what to say to an artist friend when you are viewing their work? You don’t want to embarrass them or yourself by saying something awkward. Recently, a family member paid me one of the highest compliments, without even knowing it. I decided...
