Finding colour harmonies whether subtle or bold and experimenting with what colours work to achieve the results you envision is often the challenge of Fall. It's hard being an artist and not be inspired and challenged by the brilliance of the reds and...

The light dances and shimmers on the trees and river and it feels  magical on a warm Summer afternoon. It's quiet and peaceful as I paint , read a book, or stare at the water. This beautiful place is a friend's cabin located on Pine River in the Mulmer Hills area...

Summer is nearly here and some are asking about art classes. Scheduling is hard with all the coming and going we do during this time so I'm trying a couple of different things. One is a Thursday night drop-in for watercolour painting classes during July. If you're...

The studio Tour was a great success and I feel deeply appreciative to all who came and helped make it an occasion to celebrate art. I was exhausted and took a needed break as gardening and a suddenly lush and overgrown backyard called for attention ...

Ruth Elizabeth Hayes invites you to the Beach Studio Tour May 4th, 5th, and 6th You're invited to my opening Friday night from 6-9pm or throughout the weekend As an artist finding a way to share your work can be difficult.  The Beach Studio Tour is a unique...

Ruth Elizabeth Hayes paintings in watercolour and acrylic ExploreShamanstree Gallery for paintings check out current class informationand enjoy my web site 'Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - P. Picasso Summer...

Ruth Elizabeth Hayes Welcome to my gallery, information about classes and blog site   "All I know is that I love it."  That direct emotional connection is often what inspires us to paint and it is often what inspires a purchase of a piece of art. During the...

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...