by Ruth | Aug 11, 2017 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, My Work on Display
A friend recently asked me how I choose which art competitions to enter. I have a complicated set of criteria that I look at. In general I consider the Risks vs. Rewards. I believe that most of us are our own worst critics. Entering shows sometimes feels risky, yet...
by Ruth | Aug 8, 2017 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
I’m proud to share that I’m one of six artists from Portland Open Studios chosen to participate in this year’s PDX-CSA. The concept is similar to buying shares in an organic CSA farm, but for art! Just as you choose a farm because you like what crops...
by Ruth | Jul 12, 2017 | abstract art, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, Fun with Art
In my fantasy world owning contemporary fine art would be commonplace. The public would obsess about artists the way they follow the careers of musicians, movie stars and athletes. The press would report on local artists, young and old, celebrating milestones like...
by Ruth | May 28, 2017 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, Paintings
Or – What I learned by shopping at Nordstrom Gaining success in your art business without “selling out” requires common sense, organization and a willingness to think of others first. I often put myself in the shoes of my customer or collectors in order to...
by Ruth | May 15, 2017 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Artwork online, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Most serious Artists and Collectors agree that focus is important for an artist’s body of work. Focus provides continuity from one painting to the next, and allows the work to hang together when presented en masse. But how does one go about creating a focus in...
