A Painting Day

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Landfall - Ruth Andre

"Landfall"

10"x10"x1.5" Oil & Mixed Media on Panel

by Ruth Andre

I remember one summer day mowing the yard on our farm in Missouri. I looked out on the horizon and saw a wall of water coming my way. It was all I could do to race for the barn and pull in just missing getting soaked from the rain. Oh the rain smelled so good and the metal roof intensified the sound of the rain making it seem wildly exciting. Simple things have made for, "A Painting Day".

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Prairie Sun - Ruth Andre

"Prairie Sun"

12"x12"x1.5" oil & mixed media on panel

by Ruth Andre

The sun's greeting is always appreciated. I love cloudy days but too many of them make me sad. The sunny days are always welcome. While visiting a ranch in Nevada I loved the big sky and watching the clouds and the sun play at making shadows on the prairie lands. It has been, "A Painting Day".

Monday, July 29, 2013

Prairie Clouds - Ruth Andre

"Prairie Clouds"

12"x12"x1.5" oil & mixed media on panel - diptych

by Ruth Andre

The painting today is another subtle piece that I hope evokes calm. I have realized lately how much outside influences can take our minds far from our center and from the good thoughts that let us grow. I plan to take time to watch the clouds pass by. There are times like these that ideas flow and energy is reborn. It has been, "A Painting Day".

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Red Rock - Ruth Andre

"Red Rock"

12"x12"x1.5" oil & mixed media on panel - diptych

by Ruth Andre

I miss seeing the sunset and can only capture the sun's brilliant sun rays as they start to fall behind the mountains. I just get a peak at the brilliant colors that make me just stop and stare. The beauty of nature is never ending. It has been, "A Painting Day".

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Pink Clouds - Ruth andre

"Pink Clouds"

10"x10"x1.5" oil & mixed media on panel

by Ruth Andre

I have been working on a few commissions the last couple of weeks. I may come up for air soon if all goes well. The painting today was my 'break' painting started a few days ago.

"A Painting Day"

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Into the Night - Heading Home I & II - Ruth Andre

"Into the Night - Heading Home I & II"

12"x12"x1.5" oil & mixed media on panel - diptych

by Ruth Andre

"A Painting Day"

Monday, July 22, 2013

Yellow Sky - Ruth Andre

"Yellow Sky"

10"x10"x1.5" oil & mixed media on panel

by Ruth Andre

After a few days painting commissioned landscape paintings for a patron in southern California I took my time today to paint just for me. The title, "Yellow Sky" came to me when I started thinking how we take the natural landscape colors for what they are. My thought was to ask, what if the sky were yellow? How different it all would be. So good to be back in the studio for, "A Painting Day".

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Paintings on Paper - Ruth Andre

Today I met with my framer, Jim Ginney, and he had a few of my Paintings on Paper matted and framed. I love them. They seem quite happy in their stylish new frames. The smaller postcard paintings are framed 11"x14" and the larger works are framed 20"x16". Each painting looks so very special. I was so happy to have had, "A Painting Day".

"Wish You Were Here - Shanghai"

Framed 11"x14", Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

"The Cabin"

Framed 11"x14" Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

"Crestfallen"

20"x16" Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

"Summer Breeze"

20"x16" Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

"The Old Adobe"

Framed 20"x16

" Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

"Frozen In Time"

Framed 20"x16" Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

"Golden Light"

Framed 20"x16" Oil & Mixed Media on Paper

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Canyon Clouds - Ruth Andre

"Canyon Clouds"

16"x16"x2" oil & mixed media on panel

by Ruth Andre

I have been working on a small commission and while I was waiting for client approval I dove into the paint to work on the painting above, "Canyon Clouds". I must have been feeling dreamy as the day slipped away and the quiet palette appeared. My goal for decorating my home has always been to create a quiet-peacefulness that is felt when you enter the front door. Now that I live in the back country in Northern California there is day to day peace that surrounds the house as well. Enjoy!

It has been, "A Painting Day".

Thursday, July 11, 2013

AskART - The Artist's Bluebook - Ruth Andre

I just got some amazing news. My work is now listed on AskART- The Artist's Bluebook. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with this news to have my art recognized and posted on such a prestigious list. The painting shown on the AskART site is, "Ghost Cliffs". It has been chosen for Ken Ratner's collected works show, "A Feeling of Humanity" in 2014 at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in New York. I will have show dates available at a future time.

AskART-The Artist's Bluebook