playing hooky to go plein airing

[Ruth]

I took off a day from the mural job I'm on. It was too beautiful a day to work inside. Back to Brookgreen Gardens, of course! I stayed all day and got two paintings done.

Both are oil on canvas/masonite panel, 12 x 16, knife paintings:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/08-Jun-2002/junegarden1.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/08-Jun-2002/junegarden2.jpg

Ruth

[K.C.]

Absolutely lovely!

Thank you for sharing your paintings, and part of your day with us. :)

[impressionist2]

Ruth, Both are absolutely gorgeous!

I was watching these open with oohs and ahs.

Renee

[Phyllis Rennie]

Both are gorgeous-----absolutely LOVE the second one!

The "garden staff" should set up a show for you.

[brendahofreiter]

Beautiful paintings Ruth! I don't blame you for playing hookie to paint in this beautiful place! I agree that the Gardens should give you a show! Anybody would love to have one of these!

Brenda

[Wayne Gaudon]

Good stuff .. like #2 best but both are good.

[blondheim12]

Lovely Ruth.
Love,
Linda

[artbabe21]

Ruth,
What glorious paintings!!!!!! Quite a successful day, I'd say!
Cathleen~

[alyona100]

They are breathtaking...love them.

[Cherie]

Beautiful paintings, as always, Ruth. Have you changed your palette? Your darks seem to be warmer then what I remember of your other paintings.

[gentleartist]

i have come back to look at these paintings several times now. they are superb and the warm contrasts on the second one are especially appealing to me. thanks for sharing these with us.

[Gavinart]

Pure Eye Candy!

[CarlyHardy]

How did I miss seeing these earlier!! Love them. Hope you do consider a show at the gardens...maybe they would like you to coordinate one!
carly

[Ruth]

Thanks, y'all, for your nice comments! :D

It makes me feel good when I go out there to paint, and even better when other people enjoy what I've done.

Ain't we lucky to be doing this stuff?

Ruth