Acrylic Abstract

Ruth worked with local artist Rebecca Westeren in learning new techniques this year with acrylics and palette knife.  This is one of our favorites that she created from these lessons.

Experimenting with Color and Shapes

Ruth has been working on getting items ready for the fall bazaar. She has been experimenting with some new encaustic colors as well as abstract designs.  Don't worry, for those of you who love her nature scenes, she has plenty of those as well! Here are some note cards and 5x7 pieces of art:

This will be the last month that you can purchase Ruth's art at For Art's Sake, Inc. gallery in Gig Harbor. If you've been meaning to stop in and make a purchase now is the time to do so!

New Encaustic Methods

Ruth spent time this weekend with John Vandebrooke, PNW encaustic artist at Gallery North in Edmonds.

New techniques in encaustic learned include the Asian, embossed and  and water color styles.

Palette Knife Creations

Ruth has been learning various palette knife techniques from another local artist. This one is was done with acrylic paint.

Open House and Boat Parade This Saturday!

If you are near Gig Harbor, WA this Saturday, December 10, 2011, stop by the gallery For Art's Sake for their open house from 3-7PM.  Ruth will be there meeting visitors along with other artists.  The Gallery is also having their annual ornament sale to benefit a local charity. All ornaments are $2-$10.
The gallery is a perfect spot to watch the Gig Harbor Annual Holiday Boat Parade at 5:00PM as well.

See you there!

Five In Five Fundraiser for Reece's Rainbow

We are hoping to raise $500 in FIVE DAYS for Alexander's adoption fund. For each  $25 tax deductible donation using the CHIP IN below, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket of Artwork by Ruth.  This includes a 2012 Day Planner, Mug and Original Encaustic.

Alexander is an orphan with Down Syndrome awaiting to be adopted in an Eastern European country.  Reece's Rainbow is a non-profit organization that helps raise adoption grants for orphans with disabilities in hopes their forever family will find them soon!
Please let's blow the roof off the goal!

Come Out This Weekend to Support Ruth's Art!