by Ruth | Jul 13, 2010 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, My Work on Display
I’ve been working on new paintings for the Salem Art Fair and getting them framed this week. The painting above is larger than my usual work, which means it is more difficult to frame. I feel like I’ve made a breakthrough though, in that I finally figured...
by Ruth | Jun 3, 2010 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process
When I don’t know what to do with my painting, I reach for food. This happens quite frequently, and I think it might have started in a workshop setting. It is natural to step away from one’s painting when it needs to dry for a few minutes, or to gain a...
by Ruth | Mar 23, 2010 | Art Marketing, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display, Uncategorized
One way to enjoy browsing on Etsy is to view the Treasuries. These are selections of favorites by etsy members that are compiled into collections often based on a theme. It is a fun way to filter through the many listings and see what others are finding on this huge...
by Ruth | Feb 8, 2010 | Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, blogging, contest, Uncategorized
I have decided to participate in the blog giveaway One World One Heart this year! The idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to...
by Ruth | Jan 20, 2010 | Blog Art is Truth, Books I'm Reading, Critique, My Work on Display
Yesterday was a good full day in the studio. My first project to tackle was a painting for our Splash Critique Group show next month. Each artist will interpret the Lake Oswego Reads book The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig. I didn’t want to miss doing this...
