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I'm Ruth - Artist, Teacher, JurorI’m glad you’re here. I offer original artwork, online classes, and in-person workshops. I think you’ll like what you see. Take a look around my corner of the web, keep in touch, and let me know how I can make your life more beautiful.
– Artist Ruth
“Ruth has so much to offer in many different aspects of creating artwork. She is approachable and respectful. She ranks well among the other excellent classes I have taken. Ruth is decisive and thoughtful with her answers. Her ability to be personal and honest yet gentle are commendable. The class was worth my time and money and I have come away with many ideas, both theoretical and practical to work with.”
Newest Blog Posts
Don’t Taste the Meatloaf Yet: Trusting the Creative Process
What if we stopped asking “How did it go?” before the painting has had a chance to develop? Learning to trust the creative process—and resist premature evaluation—can open the door to experimentation, curiosity, and unexpected possibilities.
Always Room in the Clown Car: Making the Most of Limited Studio Time.
Life doesn’t slow down just because we want to make art. Between family, travel, work, and everyday responsibilities, studio time can be scarce. Here are five simple strategies that help me make every minute in the studio count.
Creative Life is About More than Time Management
’ve never met an artist who doesn’t complain about not having enough time.
Even people at a stage of life with more flexibility never seem to have enough time for everything.
But I believe that the challenge isn’t finding more hours; it’s deciding what deserves our attention.
