by Ruth | Dec 2, 2016 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Paintings
Mist and Moss: new work from the studio One of the things I loved about growing up on the farm was that nature was always there to explore. Although I know it is hard to believe now, I was a quiet child. When I was struggling with something, my favorite way to cope...
by Ruth | Jul 25, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, contest, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Oil Paintings, Paintings
The hot weather we are expecting makes me long for Petrichor: the smell of earth after rain. The title of this painting evolved as I worked. I knew I wanted to contrast the delicate, shimmery texture of the pastel areas with something dark and heavy. The brilliant...
by Ruth | Apr 4, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Farm Life, Paintings
My Art Means…. Talking about what art means can be a slippery business. Each work of art has two lives: a public life and a private life. When an artist puts the work out for public viewing, whether online or in person, the work automatically gains the meanings...
by Ruth | Mar 30, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
I received the best compliment for an artist this morning. A friend was visiting the farm to do a photoshoot with our new lambs, and had not seen my studio before. After we watched the frolicking of the new babies, we took a peek at my messy, messy studio and I showed...
by Ruth | Jan 5, 2016 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
The New Year always gives me a feeling of great potential. I spend time going over the past year’s accomplishments and deficits and setting goals for the coming months. This weekend we woke to a blanket of white over everything. It makes the land look fresh,...
by Ruth | Nov 2, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Oil Paintings, Paintings
I’m proud to unveil this new painting, inspired by summer winds kicking up dust & chaff in the fields during harvest. I’ll also be teaching a class for Sitka this weekend at Hoyt Arboretum – Oil & Cold Wax. I’m looking forward to...
