by Ruth | Apr 29, 2025 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art
“Are we there yet you ask. I do not know. I am the poem. I am just shaking you gently to remind you. Of what? Of time? That this is time? That there is time.” From To 2040 by Jorie Graham April has been quite a whirlwind in my world: travel, awards, sales, accolades…....
by Ruth | Sep 23, 2024 | Artwork online, Auctions, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display
Dealing with Estate Art can be a delicate matter. Highly valued art can be consigned to an auction house or gallery that represents the well-known artist. For art by lesser known artists like myself, the options are less convenient. Cherry Blossoms ©Ruth Armitage...
by Ruth | Jul 11, 2024 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
“Writers do not live one life, they live two. There is the living and then there is the writing. There is the second tasting, the delayed reaction.” Anaïs Nin “Wetlands Dawn” Oil & Cold Wax on Panel, 24″ x 24″ ©Ruth Armitage,...
by Ruth | Mar 10, 2024 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
When my daughter was small and I was on the verge of a stressed out melt down, she’d always quip: “Don’t Pancake, Mom!” Of course she meant, Don’t Panic! Maybe it’s just daylight savings time making me want to hide under the...
by Ruth | Oct 26, 2022 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Is..., Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, featured images, My Work on Display
Procrastipainting is when you have a million things to do, but ignore all of them and go make art instead. Being an artist is a bit like living with a pressure cooker lid on your calendar. If you don’t relieve the art valve every once in a while, you might end...
by Ruth | May 12, 2022 | abstract art, Art Collectors, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
A Tribute to my Mentors What made you the person you are? Heredity? Environment? Education? Choice? I considered this question when planning my first show at Waterstone. How do I want my work to be seen? What descriptions would characterize it? Have the evolutions in...
