by Ruth | Mar 15, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, creative process, Paintings
I’m reading The Content of Watercolor by Edward Reep. Many of the illustrations are in black & white, but some wonderful ones are in color. I’ve been especially interested in his description of how his work evolved and changed with the influence of...
by Ruth | Mar 14, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, figure paintings, Paintings
I’ve been working in the studio, experimenting with all kinds of paintings: landscapes, figures, watercolors, acrylics, oils… This cold weather seems to have been influencing my color palette. I usually prefer warmer hues, but recently my new work has been...
by Ruth | Mar 12, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
Original Version of Garden Break “Garden Break” ©Ruth Armitage Acrylic on Yupo 14″x20″ I worked this weekend on this painting, which I had never really felt was complete. Now I think my original intention has been realized. It’s amazing...
by Ruth | Mar 10, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, landscapes, Paintings
This is the first in a series of images I’m working on. My son & I took a trip to Yellowstone National Park several years ago, just the two of us. He is a geology major, and it was wonderful to see his eyes light up when watching the geysers, but I enjoyed...
by Ruth | Mar 9, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, landscapes, Paintings
Available at Riversea Gallery Several years ago we took a trip on the Lower Salmon River with Orange Torpedo Trips. The drive through Eastern Washington included some of the most beautiful landscapes of rolling wheat fields. I have enjoyed painting them...
by Ruth | Feb 29, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, landscapes, Paintings
Available at RiverSea Gallery It’s been over a month since I posted, and I have been busy in the studio! Often times I like to let new work stew for a bit before I decide whether I like it or not. My perception sometimes changes and I like a new piece...
