by Ruth | Feb 11, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
After a long afternoon in the studio with nothing to show for it, I was happy to sit down at the computer and find an email from the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology announcing the 2014 workshop catalog and registration. If you’ve never been to the Sitka...
by Ruth | Jan 28, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, Recently Viewed Art
This new year, I have set more specific goals than I have in the past for my art business. I owe the accomplishment to Alyson Stanfield, author and coach at ArtBizBlog. I am happy to report that I have achieved my income goal for January. One of the challenges will be...
by Ruth | Jan 8, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings, Recently Viewed Art
When an artist takes on the job of painting something that has been portrayed over and over in a trite or hackneyed way, it is imperative that the painting qualify as an original voice. This painting presented a challenge because of its subject matter. My aim was to...
by Ruth | Oct 9, 2013 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
What inspires your art? My good friend, Alice Bonham, is inspired by wanting to make our world a better place. Her work as a graphic designer and a fine artist has focused recently on a project designed to spark discussion, action and transformation in the world. She...
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 | Jul 13, 2013 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Recently Viewed Art
I’ve been experimenting with so many different media lately: Oil, cold wax, acrylic, mixed drawing media…. that I decided to do a few paintings that are transparent watercolor only. One of the benefits of painting this way is that it allows me to layer...
