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...
by Ruth | Jul 1, 2013 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
I’ve been on a ‘Stay-cation’ for the past week, enjoying the pleasures of home with some special friends. First, I entertained my cooking group for dinner. I scheduled this dinner as a warm-up for hosting house guests. When the house is clean, invite...
by Ruth | Jun 11, 2013 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, My Work on Display
I am thrilled to be one of the eight new artists accepted to exhibit in the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery this year! Please join me for the opening reception: Friday June 21, 2013, 5-8 p.m. at the Rental Sales Gallery: 1237 SW 10th Ave. at...
by Ruth | Jun 8, 2013 | Auctions, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Recently Viewed Art
Artists are often asked to donate work for charitable causes, and there are many different opinions (here and here) on how and why we should or shouldn’t. I have a policy of only donating art once or twice per year, and I try to vary the organizations that I...
