A Painting Day: California

Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Friday, February 23, 2018

Two From the Desert - Ruth Andre

"Desert Grasses"

Image - Acrylic on Paper 5.5"x7.5"

Matted - 14"x14"

by Ruth Andre

"Wind Currents"

Image - Acrylic on Paper 5.5"x7.5"

Matted - 14"x14"

by Ruth Andre

After returning from Joshua Tree desert I painted these two paintings. The paintings are minimal in color but so very much like the desert land. The desert feels ancient with its desolate solitude. The torn bottom of the painting edge gives the feeling of the desert's roughness. It reminds one to be strong and diligent. It is amazing to see the plants and animals that thrive in the desert with little water. My framer, Jim Ginney, made these lovely heavy bottom mats. I think he did a fabulous job and it is fun to see my paintings accented so well. Thank-you, Jim.

It has been, "A Painting Day".

Monday, February 19, 2018

Desert at Dusk - Ruth Andre

"Desert At Dusk I and II"

Vertical and Horizontal Views

Each Painting: 3"x10" Acrylic on Paper

by Ruth Andre

I have procrastenated long enough and need to move from the house back to my painting studio. I do love having my paints ready at any hour of the day or night without making the pilgrimage to the barn studio. I have gotten spoiled it appears. This diptych, "Desert At Dusk" was inspired while visiting Joshua Tree, California, the dessert community near Palm Springs. I had a chance to watch the changing sky and the shadows on the surrounding mountains. The desert colors are subtle and bold all in one. It has been, "A Painting Day".

Lily is only a freshman, so there are a few years yet before she is at that point.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Two Doors Down - Ruth Andre

"Two Doors Down"

5"x4" Acrylic On Paper

Matted and Framed 12"x12"

by Ruth Andre

I think the title, "Two Doors Down" really makes this painting. The title may make the viewer take a second look and ponder about what is going on. While in the desert we saw lots of white sand and in different neighborhoods homes painted in bright and unusual colors. There is a free spirit that prevails in the desert. It is hard to describe but it is there. Joshua Tree, California is becoming an art outpost and enticing many artists to the area. It is also close to Palm Springs if one needs a bit of city in their life.

Monday, June 26, 2017

Snow Bank - Ruth Andre

"Snow Pack"

6"x10" Oil and Wax on Paper

by Ruth Andre

Today felt like a snow day compared to last week's weather. We had cooler temperatures and it felt so good to be outside. There was no snow but this painting was influenced by my online property search for real estate in the north west. The photos are always beautiful and filled with green grass but a few photos show deep snow. I love looking at different areas for land and the homes that are offered for sale. Sometimes it makes me feel lucky to live right here in the valley.

It has been, "A Painting Day".

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Solo Showing - Gallery 10 - Ruth Andre

Solo Show - Ruth Andre - Gallery 10

The New Year is here and speeding away in time. I have been busy getting paintings ready to present at Gallery 10 in Sutter Creek, California. The gallery asked that I show my animal and landscape paintings. With the reception being just a few days away I am starting to feel the excitement of seeing a gathered group of friends and meeting new patrons of the arts. I hope to have some fun photos to share while at the reception in my next post. Stay tuned as they say.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Guardian - Ruth Andre

"Guardian"

8"x6" Oil on Canvas

by Ruth Andre

$95

Today was a special day. My friend Bruce Hancock drove over for a little plein air painting. We headed to the far end of the ranch picked a shady spot and set up our easels. I had not painted the landscape since last October so the word, "Challenge" took on new meaning. We painted all through the morning and then headed for the house for lunch. It was, "A Painting Day".

Monday, December 8, 2014

A Painting Day - Woodland Reflections - Ruth Andre

"Woodland Reflections"

Three Panels Each 6"x6"x1.5" - Triptych

by Ruth Andre

$650

This is such a busy time of year and we are all sailing around with much to do. I am enjoying the holiday season and am trying to do just what I want to do. Thanksgiving was a special time with my family gathering together at a family camp in the Sequoias in California. We went to see the giant Redwoods, General Sherman and General Grant. The whole forest was so beautiful but these old trees named after our famous forefathers were amazing to see. The camp was full of kids, parents and grandparents all celebrating their time together. May your holidays be filled with

Good Cheer and much Happiness!

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Fog In The Morning - Ruth Andre

"Fog In the Morning"

8"x11" oil on panel

by Ruth Andre

$175.00

The morning was filled with a lingering fog as I looked out over the ocean's coastal buttes. The color of the distant mountains were muted. by the fog. They had a sleepy look like they were not ready for the day to begin. It was not only, "A Painting Day" it was a day filled with surprises as the seals swam by playing in the waves.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Lone Cypress - Ruth Andre

"Lone Cypress"

4"x5" oil on canvas

by Ruth Andre

$95

It was the end of the day and I was waiting for my painting friends to breakdown their easels and call it a day. When I saw them lingering I thought I might have time for just one more small painting. This old bushy Cypress was rugged and had to be strong to hold on through many a windy day. Luckily it was a glorious sunny day as we painted along the Butte's edge. It was, "A Painting Day".

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Old Cyress - Ruth Andre

"Old Cypress"

4"x5" oil on canvas

by Ruth Andre

$95

This is a little warm up painting I did as I stood by the cliffside path on a butte over looking the ocean in Mendocino, California. The grasses along the path were still wet with morning dew and made for a wet walk. Luckily I was wearing Muck Boots and my feet stayed dry and warm. It was the beginning of, "A Painting Day".

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Coastal Blues - Ruth Andre

"Coastal Blues"

6"x6"

oil on canvas by ruth Andre

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Last week I hitched a ride with my painter friend, Bruce Hancock and traveled north to Fort Bragg and the Mendocino, California coastal towns. We were meeting a group of artists that we have been painting with for the past 7 years. Howard Rees was giving a four day workshop. The wind was just a breeze and the sun was shining as I stood on the butte painting this scene. Up the hill from my painting sight was the Mendocino boardwalk where several of my painting buddies painted the old Victorian shops. The ocean was mesmerizing with its many blues as the waves rushed to shore. Painting along the coast in northern California coast made for, "A Painting Day".

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Old Oak - Ruth Andre

"Old Oak"

6"x6" oil on canvas

by Ruth Andre

This painting is another old oak tree that lies west of my home in the fence line. The old fence posts are standing this way and that. They are old and are made by hand cut wood. At this time of year the oaks are dark against the golden hills that surround the valley. The colors are softened but still bold grey-blues and dark purples. I love the contrast between the dark trees and the sunlit land. It has been,

"A Painting Day".

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

WAX ON - Sierra Wax Artists - Ruth Andre

"WAX ON" EXHIBIT

The photos above were taken at the WAX ON art reception at the TSAO Gallery in Davis, California. The show is sponsored by the Sierra Wax Artists. Three of my paintings were accepted for the show but for some reason I only have photos for two of the paintings at the show, "Lost In the Shadows" and "Laguna". Both paintings are 36"x36"x2" mixed media on cradled panel. My third entry is shown below. The show will run until September 5, 2014. TSAO Gallery 530 756-4100

"Complete With Camera"

18"x18"x1.5" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel

by Ruth Andre

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Sand Creek - Ruth Andre

"Sand Creek"

8"x10" oil & cold wax on canvas

by Ruth Andre

The Ranchera Creek, here in the valley, has been the subject for many of my paintings over the years. After the last few days of rain the creek has finally started flowing after months of being dry. The drought here in California has already started taking a toll on the wildlife and natural grasses. We are promised another storm this coming week and hopefully it will help us get through the seasons without too much damage. Thinking how important the creek is to the wildlife and the valley lands has made for,

"A Painting Day".

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Saying Good Bye - 2013

"Creekside Daffodils"

16"x16"x1.5" oil & mixed medium on board

by Ruth Andre

Saying, good-bye is one of the hardest things for me to do. It takes considerable effort to leave a favorite person or place and move on and letting go. The year 2013 has been filled with many events, struggles and victories. I feel as if I have grown as a painter and as a person. For the past three months I have been traveling and getting things settled in our old home in Sikeston, Missouri. The time spent with friends, soaking up the mid-west lifestyle and walking the fertile farm ground has been such a delight. I laugh at myself sometimes as I remember the good times my husband and I spent on our farm. We had horses and dogs and cats. We farmed and we experimented with new crops. We made a life in a new land and made friends with those that thought people from California were a little different. I sometimes ask, why did we leave? I am still asking the same question as we get ready for the final move. I have learned how important my friends really are and how easy it is to laugh and cry with those you love. It is winter here in Sikeston and we have had a tornado, snow and heavy rains during our visit. I know spring is not far off and the daffodils will find their way to peak through from their dormant winter sleep both here in Sikeston and our new home in Sutter Creek, California. The painting above, "Creekside" is a nod to both my lost home and my new home. May your New Year be filled with all that you enjoy and may your dreams fill your heart. I am looking forward to getting back to my studio and enjoying many, "A Painting Day".

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Mountain View - Ruth Andre

"Mountain View"

5"x7" oil on canvas

by Ruth Andre

I spent a few days in Joshua Tree, California with my husband and dog, Sadie. I love the desert but find it almost alien and a landscape that one needs to spend time with to feel at home. I had several things to do while in Joshua Tree and started this plein air painting late in the afternoon. The colors of the surrounding mountains just glowed in the late afternoon light. We are taking a trip with our small RV trailer. It is cozy to say the least but tons of fun. The cactus photo below represents one of the reasons I love the desert. The colors found in the desert are amazingly subtle. It has been a great day and "A Painting Day".

On the Trail in Joshua Tree

Desert Color - Yum

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Grassy Bluff - Ruth Andre

"Grassy Bluff"

6"x8" oil on canvas

by Ruth Andre

This is another painting from my time in Fort Bragg, California. The beautiful ocean was just over this grassy bluff. I loved the quiet peaceful feeling of the meadow. It called to me as the paint went down making for, "A Painting Day".

Note: I will be posting paintings from Fort Bragg for a few days and then I will be posting paintings as I travel across the country to the Mid-West. It should be a fun trip and one that I have been looking forward to making for a long time.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Wish You Were Here - The Cabin - Postcard - Ruth Andre

"Wish You Were Here - The Cabin - Postcard"

4.5"x6.25" oil & mixed media on paper

by Ruth Andre

A few months ago I moved everything out of my studio and now the search is on to find a few misplaced items. Yesterday as I was plundering a storage area I found these archival handmade postcards that had been purchased over 20 years ago. I felt as if I had found gold. Like a kid I ran to the studio and started painting. This is the first postcard for the series. The title came from years past vacationing at Fallen Leaf Lake near Tahoe, California. Lets say the resort was very rustic and the cabins had an age old patina. I loved the days spent on the lake and remember sending postcards saying, Wish you were here... It has been a day full of memories and, A Painting Day".

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Monday, April 1, 2013

River Walk - Ruth Andre

"River Walk"

12x8 inches, oil-wax on panel - diptych

by Ruth Andre

While my son and grandson were here visiting we drove a few miles south to the Mokelumne River for a picnic. The dark shadows from the pines were showering their reflection over the water. The sun shown down on the water and rocks making a brilliant display. The river was so beautiful and made for " A Painting Day".

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

The Coral Sea - Ruth Andre

I will be in Fort Bragg for a few days painting with friends. I hope to take lots of photos and share a few of them here. The Northern California coast is truly gorgeous. I continue to paint my abstract visions using colors that move with my mood. The sea is beckoning and has made for,

"A Painting Day".

"The Coral Sea" 5x7" oil on canvas by Ruth Andre

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