Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Racing for Gold I - Ruth Andre


"Racing for Gold"
6"x8" oil & mixed media on canvas panel
by Ruth Andre

When you live in the Gold Rush country in Northern California the remnants of the past are in view daily . Old gold mines still stand and panhandlers settle in at the creek banks as they pan for gold. The Gold Rush changed the west and maybe the world as people came from many countries with the wish to find gold. Thinking about the Sutter Street gold strike has made for, "A Painting Day".


4 comments:

Bruce B. Hancock said...

Ruth, this is an unusual piece, even for you who likes to venture onto new paths. I like this one a lot!

Ruth Andre said...

Bruce, Thank-you for checking in and commenting on the new "Racing for Gold" painting. So good to hear you like it.

Theresa Paden said...

I like this one a lot, too and love the thick texture!

Ruth Andre said...

Theresa, The painting was a fun experiment. So happy to receive your comment.