by Ruth | Dec 19, 2013 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
I was remarking to a friend today that even though I am busier than ever, the holidays seem less rushed this year. Perhaps this is because I am making time to paint, and that makes me feel calmer. This painting began in October in my Spark Session workshop. I had a...
by Ruth | Oct 31, 2013 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
At last weekend’s open studio, a recurring conversational theme came up with fellow artists who stopped by: the artist’s ego. Ego is a fragile thing in artists and demands a delicate balance between humility and hubris. It can be looked at as a negative,...
by Ruth | Oct 29, 2013 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, Paintings
The painting above is the finished version of the demonstration that I started at the Emerald Art Center on November 11. It is based on a childhood memory of running away from home. I am looking for takers. If you know of anyone who might be interested in my...
by Ruth | Oct 23, 2013 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
You’re Invited! Who: Ruth Armitage, Painter & Darla Lynn, Mosaics What: Open Studios of Beavercreek When: Friday through Sunday 10 am. – 5 pm. Where: Ruth Armitage Studios Click here for a map! Why: Art, demonstrations and Inspiration We have had...
by Ruth | Oct 10, 2013 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
“Hide and Seek” started with a different title in my mind: Run and Fall Down One of our favorite outdoor games on the farm in early June was to run through the tall grass as far as we could go, then fall down into a magically created fort of green...
by Ruth | Oct 8, 2013 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
Yesterday was my first day back in the studio after a long weekend in Bandon, Oregon for the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s Fall Convention. I had left two paintings in process and near completion. After yesterday’s session, I think this one is complete. I...
