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...
by Ruth | Nov 27, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
I’m excited to announce a new mixed media workshop for February! Join Carrie Moore and Ruth Armitage for a joint workshop combining colorful acrylic painting and dimensional paper clay. You’ll create two shallow frieze – one more formal, the other more fluid....
by Ruth | Nov 20, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Art is Exploring! Welcome to the next in my series of posts called “Art Is.” As a kid I loved the comic strip “Love Is…” It was corny, but so true. So each post in this series will explore a different facet, inspired by different quotes about what Art Is. If you’re...
by Ruth | Sep 17, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, vocabulary
The word Nefelibata has drawn my attention recently. The word originates in Portugese, derived from ‘nephele’ (cloud) and ‘batha’ (a place to walk.) It refers to one who lives in their own imagination or dreams, or one who does not abide by the...
by Ruth | Aug 25, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, landscapes
My Top 12 Titles for Creatives – Thought Provoking work on Creativity I find myself sharing many of the gems of wisdom found within these books with students, and thought that having a reading list resource for creatives would be a good addition to my blog. I...
