by Ruth | May 17, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, figure paintings, Oil Paintings, Paintings
This painting was inspired by an earlier series of watercolors that I did. I wanted to revisit the subject in oil. Each time I work on a painting in a series I make new discoveries. I like the ability to layer and blend more easily in oil. It really allows for...
by Ruth | May 10, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique, landscapes, Oil Paintings, Paintings
Winter Stream, work in progress Winter Stream ©Ruth Armitage Oil on Canvas 20″x20″ Available at Riversea Gallery It has been a very busy week, preparing for a big celebration for my mom’s 80th birthday, watching over my broody hen and expecting...
by Ruth | May 5, 2012 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
I’ve been trying some new things lately, including the oil paintings. Next up I’m tackling a larger canvas. I’m looking forward to some new discoveries! I’ve also been exploring a different way to paint the landscape. At my recent workshop in...
by Ruth | Apr 26, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, landscapes, Paintings
Skip Lawrence imparting words of wisdom ‘March Snow’ Watercolor & Gouache 15×22″ ©Ruth Armitage Rich & Ruth Ellen Hoag – my terrific hosts in Santa Barbara My Corvallis workshop One wall of the WFWS Exhibition – hung...
by Ruth | Mar 28, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, figure paintings, Paintings
I finally feel like this painting has come together today. As I painted it, the vivid colors really looked garish, but I think I have subdued them enough now. I wanted to use bright colors, but still create a soft, delicate mood to go with the gesture of the figure...
by Ruth | Mar 25, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, landscapes, Oil Paintings, Paintings
We had a family celebration at our house last night, complete with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It made me feel so rich to have so many loving folks gathered under our roof to laugh, play chess, tell stories, share books and eat. We brought appetizers,...
