Ruthie V. Chrysanthemum, 10×5″ drypoint print on 14×11″ Rives BFK white paper, 2016
I’m in the middle of the first series of artworks I’ve made since starting the League in 2016. In addition to several pretty paintings, I think I might be approaching 20 different (and pretty) drypoint images for Some Pretty Paintings, my solo show at Smith & Vallee Gallery in January. The drypoints are printed in collaboration with Nikki Barber and are printed in editions – between 3 and 10 prints per image.
Prints are available for holiday purchases in advance of the show opening. Unframed drypoint prints are $125. Contact me if you’d like me to save one for you.
I’ll post one sneak preview per day, starting today.
Cheers!
Ruthie V.
Detail of painting
Ruthie V.
SomePrettyPaintings
A collection of figures and flowers in paintings and prints
Show opens January 5, 2019
Show up through January 27th
Artist Talk Saturday, January 5th (3:30-4:30pm)
Opening Reception to follow (5-7pm)
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Some Pretty Paintings: Chrysanthemum
A sneak preview of artworks for my upcoming show
Ruthie V. Chrysanthemum, 10×5″ drypoint print on 14×11″ Rives BFK white paper, 2016
I’m in the middle of the first series of artworks I’ve made since starting the League in 2016. In addition to several pretty paintings, I think I might be approaching 20 different (and pretty) drypoint images for Some Pretty Paintings, my solo show at Smith & Vallee Gallery in January. The drypoints are printed in collaboration with Nikki Barber and are printed in editions – between 3 and 10 prints per image.
Prints are available for holiday purchases in advance of the show opening. Unframed drypoint prints are $125. Contact me if you’d like me to save one for you.
I’ll post one sneak preview per day, starting today.
Cheers!
Ruthie V.
Detail of painting
Ruthie V.
Some Pretty Paintings
A collection of figures and flowers in paintings and prints
Show opens January 5, 2019
Show up through January 27th
Artist Talk Saturday, January 5th (3:30-4:30pm)
Opening Reception to follow (5-7pm)
Smith & Vallee Gallery
5742 Gilkey Ave, Edison
(360) 766-6230
Open Daily 11-5
www.smithandvalleegallery.com
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