“Fog and Flood” ©Ruth Armitage Acrylic on paper, 22″x30″
Winter in Oregon is most often mild, but dreary, with rain, fog and floods making up our typical weather. Those who live here often need a break from all the grey by about February or March. This painting explores some of the subtle colors of the winter fields. Layers of color and mark making simulating the shifts of atmosphere and water covering everything, like a haze of memory. I wanted to capture this subtle, quiet beauty and shine a light on it… the grays, the greens and the veils of quiet.
This week I met with a group of artists interested in furthering their art careers and sharing information. We engaged Art Bousel to speak to us about this topic. One of the main messages Art spoke about was engaging others by helping and listening, by communicating how much you value them. Often when I post artwork, I write about the idea behind the art, the process, my intent etc. (The focus is on me and my perspective.)
I’m wondering though, dear readers, what would you like to know more about? Is there something I can bring to the website that is lacking, in your mind? Feel free to comment on this post and I will see if I can’t remedy that! Or, drop me a line privately here. I appreciate your visits to my website! I do notice when a post is more popular, too.
Finally, for all the artists in the area, (or aspiring artists) I want to help spread the word about the Art Extravaganza! at Marla Baggetta’s studio in Milwaukie. Sponsored by the Clackamas County Arts Alliance, it promises to be a fun day: demonstrations, suppliers, and much more all in one beautiful space… March 13 from 1-7 pm. Hope to see you there!
I love reading about an artist’s process–maybe some step by step photos on HOW a piece came to be? Margaret Godfrey does that, and I really enjoy it. Your work is inspirational–however and whenever you post, just keep doing it–we’re reading!
Thanks Liz,
I have done one or two step by steps, but I will try it again. It is always hard to stop painting to take a photo!
I love the story behind the work. Beautiful Ruth!!
This is great fun to watch this series evolve. I like reading most art blogs. I enjoy reading about process, both physical and emotional. I also like getting to know more about someone’s life. You write it, I’ll read it, Ruth.
Ruth, what you’ve been doing is terrific. I enjoy seeing your work and hearing a bit about it and about what you are up to.
I like reading what inspires a painting for you. I think it is interesting to compare how the painting makes you feel to how it makes me feel. Usually the two are different. Would it be helpful for you to hear how your paintings make us readers react, or is that too much information?
Thanks Lucy,
I’m usually interested in how the viewer reacts too! It is always interesting when the intention is different than the received message…
That`s a real beauty Ruth!