by Ruth | May 21, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, landscapes, My Work on Display, Paintings
You’re Invited to a Special Open House Event: June 23 & 24th Hyland Estates Winery 11 am to 5 pm featuring Ruth Armitage Artwork & Hyland Estates Wine 20980 NE Niederberger Rd. Dundee, Oregon 97115 Click here for a map 503-554-4200 Join me as I present...
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...
