9/8/2020 How to Make Experimental Texture with Heavy Body Acrylic Paint with Abstract Artist Ruth ArmitageRead NowOregon City Artist, Ruth Armitage draws inspiration for her rich, abstract paintings from her family farm. The luscious colors and textures are a symphony to the senses. Hints of landscape and wildlife peek out from among all the wonderful marks and brushstrokes. She shows her work all around Oregon and she teaches workshops on and off line. Follow her on instagram to learn of new offerings and to see her new puppy. Today, she shows us how she gets some of that amazing texture in a little, free workshop. Tell us briefly about your art:My paintings express my connection to the family farm. The abstracted landscapes are inspired by memories, imagination and observation of aerial views. Rich, vibrant color embellished by narrative, symbolic pencil and brush marks tell the story of my connection to the property that has been home to my family. I work in watercolor, acrylic and oil mixed with cold wax, but viewers often have difficulty telling them apart. Each of these mediums have their strength. The fluidity of water media allows me to work very spontaneously while the ability to build up texture and layers attract me to the use of oil paint. You’ll notice similar shapes, color and line work in all of my paintings. What is your main medium of art?Painting: watercolor, acrylic and oil What are your website and links? |
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