by Ruth | Jan 19, 2021 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, New Artwork
Bluebird buffet – a progressive dinner learning opportunity Our local Western Bluebirds have been enjoying a progressive dinner lately. The gang of neighborhood bluebird fanciers has enjoyed watching them flock from house to house, feasting on dried mealworms....
by Ruth | Jan 6, 2021 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Art Is..., Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, landscapes, New Paintings, Oil Paintings
Art is not about painting. That might sound weird, coming from a painter. But really, it’s about seeing. We artists synthesize visual elements. We use our personal focus, direction, poetry and lyricism to communicate with our viewers. Indulge my rant for a...
by Ruth | Dec 17, 2020 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Farm Life, landscapes, New Artwork, New Paintings, Oil Paintings
Cute Aggression and Art vs. Decor I don’t think it started when the mouse I rescued from our farm cat clamped on to the soft pad of my finger and didn’t let go – even as I shook my hand like it was a thermometer. But, true confession, sometimes I feel mildly...
by Ruth | Jul 24, 2020 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, New Artwork
I had so many things crowding my brain last Friday it made me dizzy! Therefore, I spent hours driving around. But 3 lucky realizations saved the day. I was headed to the coast to meet a contractor on our bathroom remodel. I wanted to be sure to bring all the food and...
by Ruth | Aug 25, 2018 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, landscapes
My Top 12 Titles for Creatives – Thought Provoking work on Creativity I find myself sharing many of the gems of wisdom found within these books with students, and thought that having a reading list resource for creatives would be a good addition to my blog. I...
by Ruth | Aug 1, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, landscapes
In last week’s plein air workshop I kept thinking about the similarities between Painting and Golf. I like to make analogies when I teach, to help students keep perspective on the creative process. By comparing painting to other activities like music or golf,...
