by Ruth | Sep 26, 2013 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, landscapes
My Biggest Fish Ever! A Good Traveler Knows When to Nap Co-Pilot Nephew’s First Backpacking Trip Hiking in to Crawfish Lake Anthony Lakes North Fork of the John Day River Crawfish Lake from Above Remote Road Above Anthony Lakes Trail to the top Pit Stop...
by Ruth | Sep 16, 2013 | Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Paintings, Recently Viewed Art
I have been enjoying painting my memories of growing up “Down on the Farm” recently. One strong image that resonates with me when I think of childhood on the farm is my treehouse. It was a place of sanctuary for me, where I went to read, write, and dream....
by Ruth | Sep 10, 2013 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Oil Paintings
In farm lingo, a swath is a row of cut grain or grass left by a scythe. Swathe can also mean to bind, wrap, envelope or swaddle. I’ve also heard it used as a term for cutting a path, which is what I had to do to get started in my studio today. When I returned...
by Ruth | Sep 8, 2013 | Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, featured images
I had another blog post all ready to go, but I’ve been updating the featured images on my home page and realized that I don’t think I’ve posted this painting yet! My other post was waiting for a new image of a work in progress, so this one...
by Ruth | Sep 3, 2013 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Fun with Art, Oil Paintings
My husband and I just spent a wonderful weekend with friends at Morrison’s Lodge, on the Rogue River near Merlin, OR. I devoted one day to plein air painting in this beautiful spot… It was a fun way to interact with all ages, from kids to adult. They...
by Ruth | Aug 19, 2013 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Paintings
I’ve just returned from a few days away, from visiting my home territory, listening to country music, visiting with family and friends. Summer is always a season of Slip & Slide… the thrills of moving fast, green grass, harvested fields, wind in...
