by Ruth | Apr 26, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, landscapes, Paintings
Skip Lawrence imparting words of wisdom ‘March Snow’ Watercolor & Gouache 15×22″ ©Ruth Armitage Rich & Ruth Ellen Hoag – my terrific hosts in Santa Barbara My Corvallis workshop One wall of the WFWS Exhibition – hung...
by Ruth | Feb 29, 2012 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, landscapes, Paintings
Available at RiverSea Gallery It’s been over a month since I posted, and I have been busy in the studio! Often times I like to let new work stew for a bit before I decide whether I like it or not. My perception sometimes changes and I like a new piece...
by Ruth | Jan 12, 2012 | Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, My Work on Display, New Paintings
Re-entering the studio is never easy after a holiday. It always requires some time to get the flow back. This year, I decided to start back with acrylic, the most forgiving medium. I’m working on a series of pieces about the dark forest. I want it to feel like a...
by Ruth | Oct 22, 2011 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, figure paintings, Fun with Art, Paintings
There are many reasons to Clean one’s home: A Clean home is a healthy home Company will be here in less than an hour You’ve lost that important check that you meant to deposit last week Your mother is visiting tomorrow You’re tired of looking at it...
by Ruth | Aug 12, 2011 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
It’s been a busy and productive few weeks. As soon as I got home from the Salem Art Fair, we had two adorable exchange students from China arrive: ‘Vi-Vi” and ‘Emily’. They made the most of their few weeks here, heading for classes...
