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Finishing Artwork: Inspiration from the Internet

Finishing Artwork: Inspiration from the Internet

by Ruth | Mar 10, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Recently Viewed Art

Finishing artwork may be the hardest creative stage, especially with abstract art. I often compare it to assembling a jigsaw puzzle, only without referring to the photo on the box. Artists hear the question “How long does it take you to finish a piece of...
Traveling Art Teacher: Perks and Pitfalls

Traveling Art Teacher: Perks and Pitfalls

by Ruth | Feb 25, 2020 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, Fun with Art

I’m sure you’re dying to know what its like to be a traveling art teacher; the perks and the pitfalls. Here is your behind the scenes peek from my perspective. I’m on my way home from Tubac, AZ after two successful workshops. It’s been a long trip, but worthwhile....
How to Hygge – Autumn Art Edition

How to Hygge – Autumn Art Edition

by Ruth | Sep 23, 2019 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art, My Work on Display

How to Hygge Hygge – noun: (hoo-ga) The Danish word for enjoying life’s simple pleasures and creating coziness.  This time of year I feel torn between nesting and getting out. I think this Danish idea of Hygge is a perfect way to describe the elemental...
Art Workshops: Anything Can Happen

Art Workshops: Anything Can Happen

by Ruth | Aug 15, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth

Anything can happen at an art workshop! I’m recently returned from teaching a week-long class for Creative Arts Community at Menucha Retreat Center in Corbett, OR. It was so rewarding to watch each student explore and grow in their personal expression. One of...
Art Term Thursday: Meraki

Art Term Thursday: Meraki

by Ruth | Jan 17, 2019 | abstract art, Art Classes, art workshops, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, vocabulary

meraki [may-rah-kee] Meraki is a Greek word that describes doing something with love, creativity and pure soul. It means leaving a little piece of yourself in your creative work, whatever your work may be. I think I first came across it on Pinterest. What a perfect...
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