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Ruth
05-22-2002, 08:35 PM
Hi y'all! I've been to Charleston, SC for a painting workshop. We painted at Magnolia Gardens for 2 days and in the hotel courtyard for the last day. The gallery that sponsored the workshop invited me to exhibit my work there! They kept two of my paintings and asked me to bring more when I get them finished and framed. :D

These are all oil, painted with knives. Canvas on masonite panel, 12 x 16.
Ruth
05-22-2002, 08:36 PM
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05-22-2002, 08:37 PM
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05-22-2002, 08:39 PM
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05-22-2002, 08:40 PM
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05-22-2002, 08:42 PM
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jenrou
05-22-2002, 08:42 PM
Wow Ruth! Galleries will be begging for your work! I love it!
Ruth
05-22-2002, 08:43 PM
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Ruth
05-22-2002, 08:48 PM
Originally posted by jenrou
Wow Ruth! Galleries will be begging for your work! I love it!

Thank you jenrou!

I had been to Charleston a few times, asking to be accepted into galleries, and got snubbed, refused, ignored, and put on a 100-year waiting list! :D I said I wouldn't darken the door of any more galleries unless THEY asked ME. Well, this one did! See, the impossible CAN happen! :D

Ruth
Wayne Gaudon
05-22-2002, 09:07 PM
they are all super .. my faves are 4,6,7 and I am happy for you and your success.

later,
blondheim12
05-22-2002, 09:47 PM
Lovely work Ruth.
My fav's are the palm and the last painting. Very nice.
Love,
Linda
CarlyHardy
05-22-2002, 10:02 PM
Ruth! Looks like you had a great workshop! Congratulations on the gallery....I don't doubt that others will be asking for your paintings, too!

I love the palms and the geraniums?...red potted plants!

Who was your instructor? and what tips have you got for all of us?
carly:)
walden
05-22-2002, 11:58 PM
Wonderful work (I can't choose favorites), and congratulations on the gallery representation! It's nice to be the one courted, isn't it? :)
designergigi
05-23-2002, 07:39 AM
Such beautiful work, Ruth. You have really developed a style. I love to look at your paintings. :)

Thanks for sharing. When will these be online?
LarrySeiler
05-23-2002, 08:27 AM
Finally, we have something close to an online gallery of a collection of your plein airs Ruth! I'll have to let my wife know, as she wanted to see more.

These are very nice. Wonderful sense of depth produced not only by strong contrasts of values, but very nice use of color. I imagine the instructor was quite pleased as well. Not surprised about the gallery's actions at all...and we've predicted it.

Much success.....

Larry
artbabe21
05-23-2002, 12:13 PM
Thrilled for you Ruth! I can't decide which I like best, they all contain bring me in! Glad you have produced so many exciting paintings!! Thanks for sharing them all in a row, like a gallery here!
Cathleen~
Yorky
05-23-2002, 05:54 PM
Congratulations Ruth on a superb set of paintings. This must be your most successful workshop ever!

Good luck with the gallery.

Doug
Rose Queen
05-23-2002, 06:16 PM
Delicious, as always, Ruth! You don't need a workshop...you need to give a workshop!
Ruth
05-23-2002, 08:48 PM
Originally posted by CHClements
Ruth! Looks like you had a great workshop! Congratulations on the gallery....I don't doubt that others will be asking for your paintings, too!

I love the palms and the geraniums?...red potted plants!

Who was your instructor? and what tips have you got for all of us?
carly:)

Thank you Carly! Here's a link to the post about the instructor and some of what I learned.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=43997

Ruth
Ruth
05-23-2002, 08:53 PM
Originally posted by Rose Queen
Delicious, as always, Ruth! You don't need a workshop...you need to give a workshop!

:D hee hee, RQ. Actually, my friends are twisting my arm to get me to do just that. We're going to do a practice workshop this summer and they'll be the guinea pigs for me to practice on. They don't know what they're asking! :evil:

Thanks, all y'all, for your kind words and good wishes. I'm honored to be able to share my news with my friends here. The encouragement and support from you helps to make good things keep happening, so thanks again!

Hugs,

Ruth
Marilee
05-23-2002, 09:03 PM
Nice work Ruth. Who was the instructor of the workshop or was it one that you attend as group workshop to go out to paint?
Marilee
Marilee
05-23-2002, 09:05 PM
OOPS! Guess I need to read all the messages!!!

Marilee
impressionist2
05-24-2002, 07:47 AM
Ruth, Thanks for the two threads on your workshop experience.
The paintings are beautiful and since you credit the instructor with getting you started in oils, he must be very proud of your accomplishments.

That is an amazing amount of paintings for a workshop period. I told you plein aire is your forte. Looks like you won't be needing a marketing agent after all!

Congratulations.

Renee