Ruth Elizabeth HayesBeach Studio TourSeptember 17th and 18th11 am-5pm        The studio tour is returning after the pandemic. It will be great to invite you into my home and gallery again. As an artist I didn't stop painting and creating. In...

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National Arts Drive June 20th RAW Drive by Art Exhibit 4pm-7pm Location Ruth E. Hayes 17 Fernwood Park Ave. I will be part of the drive by, walk by, National Arts Drive. This Saturday, June 20th- go for a walk in the Beach and throughout Toronto and see some art. Art...

Painting in Isolation       How often have creative types wished for a time of isolation with no distractions and only endless days to paint, write, or compose?   It is also said to be careful of what you wish in case it manifests.  Alone...

Opportunity to Play "Forest Light "  watercolour    Ruth Hayes After painting for many years and working in various media I sometimes wonder why I keep returning to watercolour. Certain media seem to have their decade or so of popularity. Oils have...

Hibernation vs Inspiration     I won't even start on what gets me down about long cold winters. It was thus a surprise a couple of mornings ago when I found myself enjoying the beauty of the morning as I walked through soft fluffy snow and bright sunlight....