by Ruth | Jun 22, 2016 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display, Paintings
‘What is art? Art is Soul plus Intent. What is soul? Soul is inner certainty. What is Intent? Intent is outer certainty, a plan. If I can make an artwork that has as much as possible of both, then I might make something interesting.’ – Felicia van...
by Ruth | Apr 11, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, Critique, dealing with rejection, My Work on Display
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Watercolor Society of Oregon This past weekend I spent three heavenly days at the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s 50th Anniversary. The exhibition and convention were held at the Oregon Garden Resort in beautiful Silverton, Oregon....
by Ruth | Mar 14, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, My Work on Display
Portland 5 Art Exhibit opens at Oregon State University I’m honored to be included in this contemporary exhibit at the Memorial Union Concourse Gallery. I am an alumna of...
by Ruth | Jan 12, 2016 | Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, dealing with rejection, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
Do you believe in your work? I’ve been asked to write about “Night Walk”, a painting that recently made the cut into the American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition in New York City. A bit of background for the un-initiated:...
by Ruth | Dec 9, 2015 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Last week in my class at Oregon Society of Artists, several painters were having trouble learning facial anatomy. I did a quick, impromptu lesson on painting facial features, challenging each artist to paint the face in different ways: simply, realistically, with...
by Ruth | Dec 4, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
The Big 500 Drill-Down Two artists’ receptions – guaranteed great people watching! 1st – Saturday, December 12th, 2 – 9 pm and 2nd Reception – Saturday, December 19th, 5 – 9 pm People’s Art of Portland, 3rd floor, Pioneer...