by Ruth | Oct 22, 2014 | abstract art, Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Critique, down on the farm, Paintings
I often begin my abstract painting process with the possible title for the painting. The painting seen here was a demonstration for a class I taught at Village Gallery of Arts as a substitute for a friend. I was thinking of the idea of tilling the fields, plowing,...
by Ruth | Sep 11, 2014 | Art Classes, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, New Artwork, Paintings
My new class at Oregon Society of Artists has been keeping me hopping! The first day (Sept. 3) I also juried their monthly exhibit. It is always an honor to be asked to jury a show. I take the responsibility seriously and always feel for the artists whose work is...
by Ruth | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
Summer is a beautiful time to spend in the garden… I did just that yesterday & painted plein air with a friend. We are planning to participate in this fun event… and I hope you can join us! Dinner, wine, the atmosphere, the artists and live music...
by Ruth | Jul 4, 2014 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, down on the farm, Farm Life, Paintings
Happy Independence Day! Here in Oregon we are lucky to have a day with No Sign of Rain to celebrate! In farming, the weather can make or break you, especially during harvest season. I began this with the idea of a clear day, combined with harvest tones from the...
by Ruth | Jul 2, 2014 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
The past two weeks have been the perfect summer weather, in my humble opinion! Cool mornings, gently warm afternoons and a couple of nice, drenching rainstorms for the garden. Then yesterday, the big heat turned on. Thankfully today is more temperate! I love the...
