by Ruth | Apr 4, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process, Farm Life, Paintings
My Art Means…. Talking about what art means can be a slippery business. Each work of art has two lives: a public life and a private life. When an artist puts the work out for public viewing, whether online or in person, the work automatically gains the meanings...
by Ruth | Mar 30, 2016 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Paintings
I received the best compliment for an artist this morning. A friend was visiting the farm to do a photoshoot with our new lambs, and had not seen my studio before. After we watched the frolicking of the new babies, we took a peek at my messy, messy studio and I showed...
by Ruth | Dec 4, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Paintings
The Big 500 Drill-Down Two artists’ receptions – guaranteed great people watching! 1st – Saturday, December 12th, 2 – 9 pm and 2nd Reception – Saturday, December 19th, 5 – 9 pm People’s Art of Portland, 3rd floor, Pioneer...
by Ruth | Nov 16, 2015 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
What is the Art you Wish For? During Portland Open Studios I had a chance to observe viewers as they considered purchasing art. While many people wanted to take artwork home with them, only a few did. One viewer expressly said to me, ‘I wish I could buy one of...
by Ruth | Jul 28, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Farm Life, My Work on Display, Paintings
I’ve been going through work for an upcoming show: Farm to Fork – Art of the Harvest. I’ve always loved this painting and will be including it in the show, which runs September 1-27 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. Join me for...
