Ancient history is fascinating. I studied the subject in high school and was hooked. As I’m hooked on people’s stories of today. Their lives are quite wonderful. And I love how most times past life experiences indicate how they operate in the present. I reckon this particularly applies to artists and their practice. As it is with me and, if… Read More »Ancient history can be fascinating
And he said to me there are two types of artists Ruth, those who paint what’s in front of them and those that live life, absorb it, take it all in and then reveal it on the canvas. I asked what am I? He said you’re the second Ruth, go live life and then paint. And I did, I took… Read More »And he said …
I have let things slide. Ignored some things. Didn’t intend to. I have been quite contemplative lately in the studio. It slowed my process and productivity. Though I must admit it’s great for the soul. I considered and took time to enjoy the painting process. I gave myself permission to enjoy taking time. Landscape Expanse is the result of my… Read More »I have let things slide
As I stand still Breath in the air Gaze around the area Where there is rainforest On the valley floor At the edge of the escarpment And smell The damp earth after the rain See The myriad browns of the mulch underfoot The bright green of the mosses and ferns Feel the drops of water as they fall From the… Read More »As I stand still
With the #BlackLivesMatter marches and the social media response it made me reflect, not on what it meant to me personally but for those whose lives are impacted. When your student says ‘no I can’t move, I can’t sit next to her’ there are a myriad of responses. This was mine …
