Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Tall Grasses - Ruth Andre


"Tall Grasses"
8"x8"x1" Oil on Cradled Panel
by Ruth Andre
$500

The day is not complete without a walk up the hill behind our property. My dog, Sadie, and I walk the fence line, cross the creek and then up a steep hill passing beautiful pastures with views of the distance mountains. Today I noticed the grass was very high obscuring the pasture fence posts. With the record rainfall this winter came tall grass that needs to be mowed. The  grass cutting has been my husband's task and daily goal. From the looks of things he has more grass to conquer. As Sadie and I traveled up the hill I saw our neighbor's vineyard looks a lot like our fence row. We are all up to our necks, literally, in weeds. The painting today shows my interpretation of white dried grass hiding ,along the fence row. It has been, "A Painting Day".



Tall Grasses




Creek Crossing - Rancheria Creek





Saturday, August 8, 2015

A Painting Day - Summer Breeze - Ruth Andre


"Summer Breeze"
4.5"x4.5" Oil and Cold Wax on Paper
12"x12" Mat
Challenge Painting Sixty
by Ruth Andre
$125.00

The high temperatures let us know it is truly summertime. Luckily a cool summer breeze occasionally finds it way into the valley bringing with it a short respite from the heat of the day. I know the cooler weather will be here soon so I do my best to enjoy summer and all it has to offer. 

Monday, August 3, 2015

A Painting Day - Summer - Ruth Andre


"Summer"
4.5"x4.5" Oil and Cold Wax on Paper
12"x12" Hand Cut Mat
Challenge Painting Fifty-Six
by Ruth Andre
$125.00


August seems to be the "get it done" month. Getting the last vacation in or getting the kids ready for school and college. It is also the month that is pretty much the last of the hot-hot weather. I am dedicating this painting, "Summer" to the last days of summer. The heat of the day penetrates through the clouds making for a summer day. Take care!


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Sun Storm - Ruth Andre


"Sun Storm"
24"x24"x1.5" Oil & Mixed Media on Panel
by Ruth Andre

Summer is coming in like a summer storm. The change in temperature and landscape have all moved on from the cooler temperatures and greens of spring. It won't be long and we will need shelter from the sun storm. It has been, "A Painting Day".

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Soda Creek - Ruth Andre


"Soda Creek"
9"x9" oil & mixed media on paper - matted
by Ruth Andre

Summer is a good time to explore. Everything seems casual and at the ready for adventure. I think that is why I decided to paint on paper and let the paint find its way. Enjoying the sweet warm days of summer have made for, "A Painting Day". 

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Summer Cottage - Ruth Andre


"Summer Cottage"
7"x7" oil & mixed media on paper - mat 11"x14"
by Ruth Andre

Taking refuge from the sun under a slatted porch sounds just dreamy right now. I love those sleepy summer afternoons just letting the day sail by with a good book and a wee nap. This painting, "Summer Cottage" reminded me of one of those peaceful days. It has been a day in the studio and,