~ Question & Answer ~

 Some common questions asked of Ruth are answered below, and some in detail* on a following page for those wishing to know more.
 

Did you go to school for this?

 I would say education has enhanced my knowledge and awareness,
although I am glad to have developed my own style.
 

Where do you get your ideas?

~Feelings or an experience that need expression
~Quieting self to observe beauties around you... in nature, in people, in a rarity
~Question of conformity
~Many times it is the presence of 2 separate thoughts combined at the same time that find creation
 

What influences you?

Not other artists, as is always said by many. I grew up rather sheltered from the real world of doing things, so I learned to be inspired by what I did see around me, if a lot of people weren't there.

~A person's Long Hair
~Beauty of the Human Figure
~Balance
~Home Designs
~Garden Settings
~Blank Walls & Canvas
~Upholding a Standard
~Freedom
~Individuality

*"Why" these things inspire me, details here.
 

How long have you been doing art?

Since childhood, I've used drawing as one of many forms to express myself,
but after school, I focused more on developing my own style.

What led you to making a website?

-Wanting stability in an email address that I won't ever have to change in communicating with other people.

-Not wanting slide entry organizations to jerk me around at their mercy in order to get noticed, not to mention waste of money in entry fees.

-Not wanting to deal with galleries

-Wanting my own gallery visible to millions, at any time, anywhere, & not limited to a brick & mortar location.

Do you sell your art?

I have done commissions for people in the past, though strive now to focus on making template art designs available for others to learn how to paint on, available now at:. www.PaintingTemplates.com.