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...
by Ruth | Apr 29, 2022 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
What’s the difference between experiential travel and a tour? Have you ever returned from a trip feeling like you’ve just barely skimmed the surface of the place? It’s like you’ve read the guide book, ridden the double decker tour bus, visited...
by Ruth | Nov 24, 2021 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Do you think art-work is play? I just finished teaching a 4 week workshop with Winslow Art Center. It amazed me how students mentioned that when they began to ‘play’ around with an idea, they were more successful. I’m always a bit annoyed when people...
by Ruth | Apr 23, 2021 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, giveaway, giveaway, My Work on Display, New Artwork
Are you ever blown away by how a change in perspective can shift your thinking? I’m writing this from our place at the beach- a very different perspective from my view at my home computer. The spring weather is much warmer than usual and the birds are so happy...
by Ruth | Sep 23, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
How to Hygge Hygge – noun: (hoo-ga) The Danish word for enjoying life’s simple pleasures and creating coziness. This time of year I feel torn between nesting and getting out. I think this Danish idea of Hygge is a perfect way to describe the elemental...
