Big Sur on Ebay

There's a painting on Ebay right now called Big Sur from 1997.  Interestingly enough, I don't think I have ever seen or or have any records of it previously.  That doesn't happen very often!

Blue Lake - Snow Mountain For Sale

This beautiful painting from 1989 is looking for a new home.  It is 44 inches square and might actually be part of a set of three that I think I have seen others from, but I can't pictures of that.  It is titled Blue Lake - Snow Mountain.  If you are interested in acquiring this piece, please reach out and we will get you in touch with the seller.  As always, please reach out if you have pictures, paintings, or anything else.

Sketches from 1938-1940

I recently came across a number of sketches from 1938-1940 spanning portraits, fashion design, shading practice, graphic design and more.  These would have been from time at William and Mary so likely most, if not all, coming from studio art classes.  There are really too many to include, but here is a sampling:

Sonoma and Napa Fires

This isn't normally a current events blog, but the fires in the past week have been very difficult to watch and very difficult to process.

I didn't know for sure, but I thought that the home that Ruth lived in for many years and those of many of her friends and neighbors were lost. The current owner was nice enough to send a note to confirm that it was gone. It's a shock for me and I can't even begin to imagine for the people themselves.

This page seems to be one of the best resources in ways to help the victims and first responders:

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/How-To-Help-North-Bay-Fire-Relief-Efforts-450142573.html.

It has been truly incredible to see fire fighters come from all of the state and the country to help out.

UPDATE: Here's a newer link that might have better ways to help:

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7556081-181/easy-ways-to-help-victims?artslide=0

There have also been a few people to reach out and say that their Ruth Dicker paintings have been destroyed.  They are interested in replacing them, if possible, so if there are more paintings out there in the community available, please reach out.

After the Road from 1961

There was a gap in paintings between the early 40's in school and around 1960, when Ruth started painting more again... here is one of the earlier pieces from 1961, After the Road.  I see that this one was actually posted once before.

Peruvian Piece from 1963

Wow look at this wood construction piece from 54 years ago.  It is titled Peruvian Piece.  Like many inquiries, this painting has now passed between generations from the original owner to the current.

Morning Light - 1996

I'm a little behind on posting so here come a couple.

Here's a picture from a form neighbor of Ruth's titled Morning Light from 1996.