Another new abstract painting – “Stairway to Heaven” below.
“Stairway to Heaven” ©Ruth Armitage, 2016 – Oil and Wax on Panel 36×36″
This piece will also be on view at the 2016 Street of Dreams, July 30 – August 28, 2016.
I had been thinking about a quote that my friend Margaret Godfrey found on our trip to Denver in June:
“You can’t look at the top of the staircase and want to be there. You have to look at the step directly ahead of you and ask yourself, “How do I climb that step?” – Patrick Wilson
I wanted to use an s shaped composition to portray a winding route, or stairway. I really love the warm and cool contrasts in this piece. Additionally, the painting came together relatively quickly – which probably makes me love it more!
I found some other fun quotes about stairs, and some ideas about hanging art on your stairway. Check them out on my Pinterest board! My favorite quote is the one about Optimists. I try to see myself as an optimist, and this particular quote fits me to a ‘T’ – what about you? Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
Let me know what you think about my new painting. I’m always interested in your comments.
What a fun board about stairs! This is exactly the kind of resource hunting that builds content into a painting!
You are a wonderful artist. Seeing these large pieces in real life makes a huge impact.
Thanks Margaret! I hope folks will visit your newly re-designed website 🙂
Isn’t it great to be around optimists? The lighthearted, the solution finders, those who embrace limitless possibilities and joy, are people l am proud to call friends.
I’m guessing that optimism and creativity go hand-in-hand. What do you think?
Really enjoy your painting.
You are one of my favorite optimists! And I love your creativity – so I think you’re right 🙂