by Ruth | Nov 5, 2012 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, Farm Life, landscapes, Oil Paintings
The devastation from Hurricane Sandy has touched the lives of so many. Artists are reaching out to help in any way they can. I have donated “Farm Cat” pictured above to be auctioned on the Daily Paintworks Site in the Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser. All...
by Ruth | Sep 13, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, Recently Viewed Art
I promised some highlights of the art I viewed on my recent trip to New York and Washington, D.C. and if I don’t do it now, I don’t think I’ll ever get around to it! It is tempting to spend the time in the studio instead, but I have been enjoying...
by Ruth | Aug 1, 2012 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, dealing with rejection, Farm Life, Fun with Art, Recently Viewed Art
The painting “Garden Break” is now happily hanging in its new home after my friend Jenica and I made an art trade! She knit me a beautiful wool sweater in exchange for this art. I’ve made some great art swaps over the years, including orthodontics...
by Ruth | May 18, 2012 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, creative process
It has been said that art is a tryst, for in the joy of it maker and beholder meet. ~Kojiro Tomita I always enjoy reading about others’ creative process. Here I’ve collected some links of excellent artist interviews from around the web. Not only do you...
by Ruth | May 4, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process
One of the points I try to emphasize in my ‘Creative Spark Sessions’ is that the successful artist approaches their work with the mindset of the Explorer. This is something I constantly have to work at myself, and also something I thought I might write...
