Austin Art Trip
My Austin Art Trip This year for my birthday I visited my son Scott in Austin. While there I got to explore some of the art around town. I arrived early on Friday, so I took in the Blanton Museum … Continued
Hope is a Child
The Frescoes of St. Thomas illustrates philosopher Thomas Aquinas’s seven virtues of faith, hope, charity, justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude. ~ Philanthropy Magazine Encountering the Art My art History professor ended the class with, “you now know more about fresco … Continued
Giving is at the Heart of Ruthieonart
How it Started Giving is at the heart of Ruthieonart and I want to share what I discovered when I discovered God’s dream for my life and had the courage to pursue it. Many years ago, I taught a Bible … Continued
The Underground Railroad Quilts Story
I stumbled across the Underground Railroad Quilts Story last summer. It was during the time of demonstrations after the death of George Floyd. My son suggested that I connect with Black Artists on social media and listen to what they … Continued
When the Lord Puts Something in You: Art Story Six
When the Lord put something in you it’s hard to ignore because it will keep surfacing again and again. For me that something is being an artist. A Change In my early 20s I quit my nursing job, one I … Continued
My First Juried Show: Art Story Five
After three years I was finally accepted into the highly esteemed Brevard Art Center and Museum Annual Art Show. The Brevard Art Museum is now the Foosaner Art Museum and is part of the Florida Institute of Technology. It is … Continued
Overwhelmed – Art Story Four
I wrote this piece about 15 years ago. It fits so well between what I wrote last week and what I am working on for the next few weeks, that I wanted to share it. The Assignment Under the canopy … Continued
My Thoughts on Creative Borrowing
The tag line for my blog is “Yes, I have something to say”! So yes, these are my thoughts on creative borrowing. How to let the creative process guide you as you are influenced by other people’s art. Influenced by … Continued
The Cherry Blossom Watercolor Collection
The Cherry Blossom Watercolor Collection started with a ruined painting. But by working through the creative process, the art work is happily up in my shop and on Etsy this week. I recently wrote a blog about creating original art. … Continued
The Return of the Prodigal Son
The Value of Literature Can a work of art change the course of a person’s life? Can it mold the way a man embraces his life’s work? Henri Nouwen, an author known for his book “The Wounded Healer,” a catholic … Continued