by Ruth Hayes | Nov 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Christmas is a time of sharing. Artists share what comes through their vision but also what is seen through their hearts and spirits and that is what makes it scary at times but also exhilarating. In keeping with the season you are invited to an open house on December...
by Ruth Hayes | Oct 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Colour Fantasy Mixed media We live in a time when anything goes especially in art, to the the point where we all might find ourselves questioning. In teaching painting the question of realism vs. abstraction comes up again and again....
by Ruth Hayes | Aug 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
The greeting cards or plaques are everywhere that give whimsical but true “Rules of life I’ve learned from my cat or dog” or whatever. It occurred to me while painting one day that all the frustrations, struggles and joy of watercolour had taught me...
by Ruth Hayes | Jun 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Nature’s Palette LILAC COLLAGE Fresh Greens, brilliant pinks, blues and lilac – beautiful colour of every shade and hue and Spring finally arrives with Summer close behind. Creative juices stir and I find myself picking bouquets of...
by Ruth Hayes | Apr 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Home is where the art is Home is where the art is- a catchy little phrase? My day starts with coffee, but with a choice of which hand made mug. I love all my pottery mugs, some brought back from travels, some gifts, some collected from Toronto artisans. A...
