by Ruth | Sep 20, 2014 | Blog Art is Truth, figure paintings, Paintings
I am teaching a new drop-in Weekly Watercolor class at Oregon Society of Artists in Southwest Portland. Each session is only $20, and the class runs Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 12:30. You need to become a member of OSA to participate. Please sign in at the...
by Ruth | Aug 12, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
Mark your calendar for a couple of great opportunities to learn more about painting in water media. I will be the featured demonstrator at Oregon Society of Artists on First Thursday, September 4. They are located up the hill from the MAC Club: 2185 SW Park Place,...
by Ruth | Feb 18, 2013 | Blog Art is Truth, figure paintings, Paintings
I don’t think I’ve posted this painting before. I finished it before Christmas, and never got around to posting it, as far as I can tell! It evolved over a long period of time. It is a pleasure to work so large and acrylic offered the chance for multiple...
by Ruth | Jan 16, 2013 | Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, figure paintings
“The stupid believe that to be truthful is easy; only the artist, the great artist, knows how difficult it is.” – Willa Cather I have been working on some new oil paintings, but they are not quite ready for public consumption. This morning, I tried...
by Ruth | Sep 26, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, figure paintings, My Work on Display, Paintings
One thing that I’ve noticed about successful artists is that they spend more time making art than doing anything else. I remember John Salminen describing himself as ‘Highly Motivated’ to make art. This week I’m letting nothing get in the way....
by Ruth | Aug 21, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, figure paintings, Paintings
Click Here for the DPW Auction It feels good to be getting back to some semblance of routine after my long trip. I often like to leave some unfinished work on the table to help jump-start my creative process when I return from an extended absence in the studio. This...
