Tag Archives: studio journal

Road Trip Inspiration

Posted on March 6, 2013 by ruthlane

On my way home from Washington, I was working in my studio journal and thinking about all the inspiration you can get from a road trip. Even when the scenery isn’t all that exciting, there is always something that peaks … Continue reading →

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Second Quarter Challenge – Abstraction

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ruthlane

I have been attempting to work on Ann’s second quarter challenge but I have a really hard time with abstraction. I guess that most of my work ends up being realistic. I find it difficult to take an idea and … Continue reading →

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Surface Texture Challenge – From Studio Journal to Finished Piece

Posted on January 24, 2012 by ruthlane

Here is one of my many photos of bark. This type of bark has flat looking pieces that resemble puzzle pieces. The pieces gradually flake off and I collected a bunch of these off the ground. I love the different … Continue reading →

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