by Ruth | May 11, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Paintings
Two sides of the coin, two sides of the canyon, two sides of the story – what does this title refer to? I’d prefer not to answer. Maybe it refers to all of the above and more… two sides to my personality, two sides of my artistic temperament. I had a...
by Ruth | Feb 10, 2016 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, down on the farm, Paintings
Necessary Exile – New Abstract Water-media Painting I have a new abstract work, fresh from the studio, to share. It was a long process to birth this painting, over a month and a half. I attribute that to the difficulty of re-entering the studio after a...
by Ruth | Nov 24, 2015 | abstract art, Blog Art is Truth, creative process, Fun with Art
Abstract Animation Work in Progress Have you ever wanted to see an abstract animation of a painting as it develops? I thought you might want to see a few of the steps it took to create “The Cliffs.” This painting is going to a new home next week, as it...
by Ruth | Nov 16, 2015 | abstract art, Art Collectors, Blog Art is Truth, down on the farm, Fun with Art, My Work on Display
What is the Art you Wish For? During Portland Open Studios I had a chance to observe viewers as they considered purchasing art. While many people wanted to take artwork home with them, only a few did. One viewer expressly said to me, ‘I wish I could buy one of...
by Ruth | Nov 2, 2015 | abstract art, Art Classes, Art Collectors, Art Marketing, Blog Art is Truth, cold wax, down on the farm, Farm Life, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Oil Paintings, Paintings
I’m proud to unveil this new painting, inspired by summer winds kicking up dust & chaff in the fields during harvest. I’ll also be teaching a class for Sitka this weekend at Hoyt Arboretum – Oil & Cold Wax. I’m looking forward to...
