by Ruth | Apr 16, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Plein Air
Paring down your painting materials for plein air painting or travel can be a challenge. I’ve been testing color combinations, narrowing my choices for which colors, paper and sketchbook I’ll bring with me on my trip to France. I hope this post gives you some ideas of...
by Ruth | Mar 29, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good.” – Dr. Seuss It’s been a fun week of experimentation. Through the generosity of good friends, I’ve had the chance to try out two mediums I haven’t had a chance to...
by Ruth | Feb 26, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, contest, creative process
Why do we paint? Sometimes I think the thing that keeps up working is our inability to create to the level of our imagination. “Maybe this time I’ll get it!” Each painting I complete has something to teach me – sometimes it is a relative...
by Ruth | Feb 11, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, contest, creative process, Fun with Art
A beautiful travel journal is one of the first things to pack for your trip abroad. Hahnemühle sent me some journals and watercolor papers to try. Just for fun they included extras for me to share with my readers! You can enter the drawing below. Best of luck! One of...
by Ruth | Jan 17, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, vocabulary
meraki [may-rah-kee] Meraki is a Greek word that describes doing something with love, creativity and pure soul. It means leaving a little piece of yourself in your creative work, whatever your work may be. I think I first came across it on Pinterest. What a perfect...
by Ruth | Jan 7, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
I have compiled the following 5 rules for art students to help learners get the most out of a class or workshop. I know it might seem like these are common-sense guidelines. However, I am surprised at how many times our monkey-minds take over when we are in an art...
