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Media - Oil Paintings
Phone -
626-203-3114
Email - [email protected]
Website - www.ruthsartgallery.com
Out of a life devoted to the care and grooming of pets has been born the inspiration to
capture their unique personalities on canvas.
About the artist:
I grew up in Oregon with lots of animals, moved to California and got married in 1971. I soon
found myself involved in a grooming shop and liked working with dogs so much I bought the
place.
People would ask me if I knew anyone who would do paintings of their pets. I finally decided
to take some art lessons in 1999. I studied at a local Art school in Arcadia. It wasn\'t long
before I was doing pencil drawings for some of my clients.
After a year I studied Oil painting at a small school in Sierra Madre. And read lots of how to
books on wild life and animals. I applied that knowledge to my paintings and came
up with my own style.
I do pet portraits because I love pets and seeing their personalities come to life on a canvas
is so exciting! I have a special interest in pets because before I ever thought of painting
them I got to know them so well in my grooming business. I understand the pet owners point of
view that their pet is a unique individual and a special, irreplaceable part of their
lives.
I became a member of San Gabriel Fine art Association in 2001. And Since the year of
2004 I have been co-show chairman sharing the Duties with Chris Hogan. I love being surrounded
by all that beautiful art.
In 2006 I became a member of:
the American International Culture & Art Association.
Lakewood Artist Guild.
Corona Art Assoc.
Some of my paintings are now or have been on display at:
Lake wood Art shows Located in city of Lakewood
Corona Art shows Located in city of Corona
San Gabriel Fine Art Association Located in San Gabriel CA
San Gabriel valley Medical Hospital Located in San Gabriel CA
My Flower Guy located in Arcadia CA
Iris Intrigue Boutique Located in Sierra Madre CA
Restaurant Lozano Located in Sierra Madre
Send out cards Inc. Located on the www. now sells cards and postcards with some of
my art on them.
http://evolutionezine.com/ruth-read/ Has
posted an Artist profile. Please go there and leave a comment.
I now sell cards in Hawaii on the island of Kauai in 'Gallery West' in waimea
Update 2008: I resigned from the board at San Gabriel Fine arts due to the fact that I want to
travel and spend more time in Hawaii where I have a small house (studio) in waimea.
And now I also write childrens stories.
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