Showing posts with label handmade paper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade paper. Show all posts

Monday, November 21, 2016

This Too Shall Pass - Ruth Andre


"This Too Shall Pass"
8"x8" Acrylic on Handmade Paper
by Ruth Andre

This is the week we in America celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and I would like to wish everyone a very special Day of Thanks. Be thankful for the people and  things in your life that really matter. I plan to stop for a moment to take a deep breath, relax and of course be thankful.


Monday, February 29, 2016

Milk Run - Ruth Andre


"Milk Run"
8"x8" Mixed Media on Handmade Paper
by Ruth Andre
$250.00

I am not a pilot but think about how it must be to fly the same route daily or even two or three times a day. The pilots must be dedicated to their task and know what to look out for during the flight. Living here in the valley we make the weekly milk run with a list of errands that need to be accomplished before returning home. It sometimes feels like a continuous loop but the trips is always different in some way. My neighbor and I were setting up a time to get together for dinner and when I said why don't you just come to my house she jumped at the chance. She nor I wanted to venture out of the valley if we could stay at home. I am starting to feel like a recluse and maybe I am one already. 

I used a textured handmade paper for this painting and it is exciting to paint. The organic edges give new depth and life to the painting. This piece is small, only 8"x8" but with a mat and frame it will hold its own and make a great accent in that special place. I love quiet corners and have set up a little reading nook in my bedroom. The art next to my overstuffed chair is serene and gives me a peaceful feeling. I like art that is there just for me and I like big art that can be shared. It has been, "A Painting Day".


Monday, February 22, 2016

Notam - Ruth Andre


"Notam"
8"x8" Mixed Media on Handmade Paper
Mat Available
by Ruth Andre
$250

Notam - A written notification issued to pilots before a flight, advising them of 
circumstances related to the state of flying.

I was in the studio when the idea came to me to do a Notam painting series. Here is the first. 
It has been, "A Painting Day".










Sunday, August 2, 2015

A Painting Day - Red Feathers - Ruth Andre


"Red Feathers"
Oil on Japanese Handmade Paper
Image 12"x6.5"
Paper 17"x9.5"
by Ruth Andre
$175.00


Once again I used the handmade Mura Udaban Japanese Paper from Washi Arts as my painting surface.  The Mura paper is beautiful and has brought new inspiration to my painting. The greens in this painting are full of nature's beauty and then I added a bit of whimsy with the red floating feathers. It is as if a gust of wind has sent feathers drifting down from the tree tops. It has been, "A Painting Day".

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