by Ruth | Nov 23, 2013 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
“There is no Abstract Art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” – Pablo Picasso This week I had a wonderful workshop review from one of my students from the Emerald Art Center workshop. I will be...
by Ruth | Nov 19, 2013 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
Leaving home to teach a workshop is like entering a fantasy land. No worries about meals, laundry, housework or volunteer activities. We had a wonderful three days of exploration and creative camaraderie at the Emerald Art Center over Veterans Day weekend. Somehow,...
by Ruth | Oct 31, 2013 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, My Work on Display, Paintings
At last weekend’s open studio, a recurring conversational theme came up with fellow artists who stopped by: the artist’s ego. Ego is a fragile thing in artists and demands a delicate balance between humility and hubris. It can be looked at as a negative,...
by Ruth | Oct 29, 2013 | Art Classes, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Fun with Art, Paintings
The painting above is the finished version of the demonstration that I started at the Emerald Art Center on November 11. It is based on a childhood memory of running away from home. I am looking for takers. If you know of anyone who might be interested in my...
by Ruth | Oct 11, 2013 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Just a quick note to let those of you in the Springfield area know that I’m giving a free painting demonstration tonight! Where: Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield, Oregon Who: Ruth Armitage When: 5:30-7:30 – Artwalk What: I’ll be...
