My name is Ruth Robertson. I am an artist living and working in Northern Virginia. I am preparing to begin a new project a day that will combine my fine art nude photography with mixed media techniques. Each work will measure 4" X 4" and can be purchased for $25.00. They will only be available through this blog so please keep watching!
Oh To Be In Tuscany!
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)23 Jul 2008 at 8:58 am
I love Italy when the poppy fields are in full bloom! Beautiful red poppies carpet the landscape against brilliant blue skies. This painting is oil on canvas applied to acid free, artist's fiber board It measures 8"H X 10"W and is ready to be framed. to learn more about this painting click here. ... read more
Feeling Kind Of Pink and Tropical!
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)15 Jul 2008 at 7:52 am
Flamingos intrigue me. I have watched them in the wild in Florida, and in the Caribbean. The flamingo exhibit at the zoo has always been one of my favorite places to go to relax. The long-legged, graceful, pink birds to me are some of God's most beautiful creatures. Enjoy this small painting of this flamingo preening!
Click here for more information about this painting or to purchase it. ... read more
Warm, Sunflower Days!
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)13 Jul 2008 at 9:29 am
Summer has always been my favorite time of the year. As a kid I loved summer because, of course, there was no school. As a parent I love summer because I get to do all kinds of fun things with my kids and nephews. As a person I love the kicked back atmosphere that comes with summer. I love summer flowers in full bloom. Summer's palette is bright and sunny! Just like these sunflowers. Click ... read more
Life In The Studio
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)10 Jul 2008 at 12:08 pm
This is my studio. It is a great place to work, and where I feel most at home. When deciding where to have a studio I looked at many different options. I looked at space located outside of my home that was large and industrial. I looked at a studio in a building with other artists. I looked at converting our garage to a studio. In the end I decided to have my studio in my home and converted ... read more
How much should you pay in shipping fees?
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)9 Jul 2008 at 10:58 am
You find a piece of art online. You fall in love with it and decide to buy it. You ask the artist how much to ship or mail it to your location. The artist responds with the amount. "What!," you say, "That is a ridiculous price for shipping considering I only paid a small amount for it."
First let's take a look at what you bought. If you purchased a miniature or what is now called an ACEO look ... read more
Tonalism In Tuscany
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)30 Jun 2008 at 1:29 pm
This was painted last Spring as an attempt at creating a Tonalist landscape. I must admit that I am very happy with the results of this foray into Tonalism. I love the subtle colors in this palette.
This painted in oils on canvas applied to acid free fiber board. It is signed and dated on verso. Click HERE for more information on this painting or to purchase it. ... read more
Purple Mesa, Miniature Abstract Landscape
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)29 Jun 2008 at 5:24 pm
This tiny gem measures only 2.5"H X 3.5"W. It is oil on canvas, and evokes the southwest United States. One can just imagine a high mesa covered in purple sage, inhabited by the ancient Anasazi native Americans.
Abstract landscapes have great appeal for me. It is always a challenge to create a landscape with just a few well placed and thought out strokes of the brush. Even though this techniqu ... read more
Fresh from the studio today!
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)28 Jun 2008 at 6:21 pm
Title: Lavender FieldSize: 8"H X 10"W
Medium: Oil on canvas applied to acid free fiber board
Price: $45.00
Shipping: This will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail within two business days of receiving payment.
Click HERE to purchase!
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I'm Back!
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)27 Jun 2008 at 5:09 pm
It has been a long time since I've blogged. We have experienced a devastating family tragedy that forced me out of the studio to deal with a terrible loss.
At long last I am working again. So am I starting over? Or am I picking up where I left off?
Well, don't look for a daily painter identity in this blog. Yes, I paint everyday, but most professional artists do. It is just something I do, and ... read more
Tuscan Irises, Daily Painting
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)26 Sep 2007 at 1:21 pm
Title: Tuscan Irises
Size: 8"H X 10"W
Medium: Oil on canvas applied to foam board
Price: $195.00
Shipping via USPS Priority Mail $6.00 within the Continental USA
SOLD
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by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)24 Sep 2007 at 5:54 pm
Title: The Stone Buddha
Size: 5.5"H X 3.5"W
Medium: acrylic on arches 140 lbs cold pressed water color paper
Price: $25.00
Shipping via USPS Priority Mail $1.25 within the Continental USA ... read more
The Hosta Garden By Ruth Robertson
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)22 Sep 2007 at 9:28 am
This is actually my garden in front of my studio. This was painted from life /plein air in July of this year.
Title: The Hosta Garden
Size: 7"H X 5"W
Medium: Oil on canvas applied to hardboard
Price: $95.00
Shipping via USPS Priority Mail $6.00 within the Continental USA ... read more
Two Cockatiels In Love
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)21 Sep 2007 at 6:51 am
Title: Two Cockatiels In Love
Size: 5"H X 7"W
Medium: Oil on canvas applied to hardboard
Price: $95.00
SOLD
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Blue Hydrangeas from the Intimate Works Series
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)14 Sep 2007 at 8:11 pm
Title: Blue Hydrangeas
Size: 7"H X 5"W
Medium: Oil on canvas applied to hardboard
Price: $95.00
SOLD
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The White Kitten from the Intimate Works collection
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)13 Sep 2007 at 8:57 pm
Title: The White KittenSize: 5"H X 7"W
Medium: Oil on canvas applied to hardboard
Price: $95.00 SOLD
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Intimacy in art
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)13 Sep 2007 at 6:00 pm
I have been working all summer in my studio painting new works for your enjoyment. In the process of painting miniature and small realistic works I became aware just how precious each completed painting had become to me. There is an unspoken intimacy in each work. As I painted each one I began to question just what makes an intimate work of art.
Is it subject matter? Is it size? Is it color? ... read more
Daily painting; WaterLilies
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)9 Mar 2007 at 8:00 am
Water LiliesI painted this in a small format, 4"H X 6"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.00 each.
Tit ... read more
Daily Painting: Three Pears At Dusk
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)7 Mar 2007 at 9:12 am
Pears
I painted this in a small format, 6"H X 4"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.00 each.
Title:Thre ... read more
Daily Painting: Lilacs
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)6 Mar 2007 at 10:02 am
Lilacs
I painted this in a small format, 6"H X 4"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.00 each.
Title:Lil ... read more
Daily Painting: Pear In Green Dish
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)5 Mar 2007 at 1:25 pm
pear In Green Dish
I painted this in a small format, 5"H X 4"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.00 ea ... read more
Daily Paintings: Summer Bubbles
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)4 Mar 2007 at 11:00 am
Summer Bubbles
I painted this in a small format, 4"H X 6"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.00 each.
T ... read more
Daily Painting: Old Fashioned Roses
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)2 Mar 2007 at 4:30 pm
Roses From Whole FoodsI painted this in a small format, 6"H X 4"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.0 ... read more
Daily Painting: Oysters and Prawns
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)1 Mar 2007 at 9:41 am
Oysters and Prawns
I painted this in a small format, 4"H X 6"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell for $99.00 ea ... read more
Daily Painting: White Roses In Blue Jardiniere
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)21 Feb 2007 at 8:56 am
Roses In Blue Chinese Jardiniere
I painted this in a small format, 4"H X 6"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell ... read more
Daily Painting: Two Roses
by noreply@blogger.com (The Third Street Gallery)20 Feb 2007 at 8:10 am
Two Roses in Champagne Flute
I painted this in a small format, 6"H X 4"W. Working this size gives my work a very intimate feeling. I have begun each day int the studio since art school by completing several small paintings. If you are lucky enough to find one of these at auction online the opening bid is always $9.99. If you find them in galleries or pop by the studio to purchase one they sell fo ... read more