Being a Mother and Being an Artist

Rambling thoughts on life’s journey Climbing Those Rocks!   Watercolour  Ruth Hayes     Perhaps it is a cliche to say that life is a journey but it is such an apt description. What is even scarier is that it often brings you back to where you...

Grateful for the Flow

Painting and the Creative flow Mist of Magic   Watercolour by Ruth Hayes 15″ x 22″       I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music.  Joan Miro Another year is coming to a close and I look back...

Art Studio Invitation

Open House Invitation “Hint of Mystery” Watercolour  Ruth Hayes November 9th, Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM Location: 17 Fernwood park Ave. Toronto,  Beach Area You are warmly invited to drop by to see new work, small cards, matted pieces or simply share...

Time and the Creative Process

Observations on the creative process This Autumn  the decision was made to slow down a bit and focus more on  my painting. It is easier said than done. For those who see me twice a year during the Beach Studio Tour you might have noticed  I am not on...

Landscape Impressions

Landscape Impressions Mist of Magic   watercolour   Ruth Hayes size 15″x22″ To dream ad-midst nature– perhaps to find colours, shapes, lines and images to light a spark that give meaning to aimless wanderings.  Living in a large...