by Ruth | Jul 28, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
I’ve been going through work for an upcoming show: Farm to Fork – Art of the Harvest. I’ve always loved this painting and will be including it in the show, which runs September 1-27 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. Join me for...
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 24, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
Me with my new little pup One of my favorite re-blooming orchids Baby Russell – Cavalier King Charles Daughter Erin and ‘Sven’ Dot & One of her twins son Tim & Girlfriend Elizabeth Spring has sprung here in Oregon. We have new lambs...
by Ruth | Mar 3, 2015 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings, Recently Viewed Art
“In every one of us there are two ruling and directing principles, whose guidance we follow wherever they may lead; the one being an innate desire of pleasure; the other, an acquired judgment which aspires after excellence.” (Socrates) Don Gray’s...
by Ruth | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Summer is a beautiful time to spend in the garden… I did just that yesterday & painted plein air with a friend. We are planning to participate in this fun event… and I hope you can join us! Dinner, wine, the atmosphere, the artists and live music...
by Ruth | Jul 14, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Paintings
Summer always reminds me of camping out. The painting above was inspired by memories of ‘camping’ in the harvested fields of my parents’ farm. I wanted to imply the night, without everything being extremely dark. This piece began with watercolor and...
