by Ruth | Feb 10, 2009 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique
An artist never really finishes his work; he merely abandons it. ~Paul Valéry I woke this morning to more snow! It wasn’t anything that could stop a person from getting out & about, just a light dusting, and so pretty! We had our critique group meeting at...
by Ruth | Jan 29, 2009 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Uncategorized
Margaret Godfrey, a watercolorist from the Eugene area, has taken me up on the offer of an interview. You can see my questions to her, and her answers, on her blog MSGodfreyArt. I find it interesting to hear what let people to pursue art, and find out more about the...
by Ruth | Jan 13, 2009 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Uncategorized
I spent yesterday digging out the clutter of Christmas in preparation for hosting my critique group here today. It feels so strange to have nothing to show to my peers. My only production in the studio has been my project for the 100 artists show at Mary Lou Zeek...
by Ruth | Jul 22, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Critique, Fun with Art
Here is the gang in Kathy’s studio, just getting ready to critique my painting. They look friendly, don’t they? Just kidding… they had some great suggestions for my paintings. Thanks guys! If I could figure out how to post more than one image in each...
by Ruth | Jul 14, 2008 | Blog Art is Truth, Uncategorized
In June my son & I took a trip to Yellowstone National Park for the first time. I am not a photographer, but above is my favorite photo from the trip. We encountered all kinds of weather, from rain, hail, snow and ice to sun & 70 degrees. Tim’s favorite...
