by Ruth | Mar 26, 2020 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
“If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity.” -Eckhart Tolle I should be better at tolerating uncertainty. It is something I practice each time I...
by Ruth | Jul 3, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai Saint-Cirq LaPopie, One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France Why do we love to travel? For me, the sights, smells, sounds and textures of life in different places stimulate my imagination to...
by Ruth | Aug 1, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, landscapes
In last week’s plein air workshop I kept thinking about the similarities between Painting and Golf. I like to make analogies when I teach, to help students keep perspective on the creative process. By comparing painting to other activities like music or golf,...
by Ruth | May 11, 2018 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Kick These 5 Bad Painting Habits I’ve just spent the last month taking and teaching art classes, and it is surprising how often I see artists hampered by these bad painting habits.You may find yourself frustrated if you don’t kick these habits asap! 1....
by Ruth | Oct 4, 2017 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
They say Change is inevitable but Growth is Intentional. I have a few new pieces for Portland Open Studios, getting them framed up this week! Please plan to visit me October 14-15 or 21-22, 2017 from 10-5. My studio is #7 on the tour in Community 1. There are several...
