by Ruth Hayes | Dec 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
It has been a year I won’t forget. As the Holidays swing into high gear and I think of the year that has been and the year ahead, I have been most touched by the kindness and compassion of others. Living in a very complex, complicated world sometimes I wonder if...
by Ruth Hayes | Oct 11, 2011 | Art and healing
I haven’t written in a while. The end of Summer when I had hoped to post another blog about classes or whatever became in an instant shattered by tragedy. A car accident took my two beautiful grandchildren and my world stopped. Days passed and I became aware...
by Ruth Hayes | Jul 27, 2011 | Art Play, Art Workshops, Artist Quotes, Creative Process
As an artist new to the art of blogging my fear comes up as well as the question what can I write about that has any relevance at all. My angst is around embracing the new technology. Do I need to tweet, blog and join facebook in order for my art to become more...
by Ruth Hayes | Jun 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
The weather is inspiring and trying plein-air painting is a great way to get outdoors. There are ways to make it easy…Have a bag packed and ready to go at all times. First of all it must be light and easy to carry. Keep it simple. the more cumbersome and awkward...