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About Ruthie

Ruthie's Paintings
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Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I'm a self-taught acrylic and watercolor artist based in Tucson, and
painting has truly become one of the greatest joys of my life.


My creative journey began long before I painted, I've always had a love for drawing and crafts. In 2018, I decided to try painting as a new creative outlet, and from the very first brushstroke, I was hooked. What started as a hobby quickly became something much deeper. During a difficult season of my life, painting became my peace, a quiet, calming space that helped me heal and find
joy again. That feeling never left me, and my passion only grew from there.

After building up a collection of paintings I was truly proud of, I took the leap and set up at my first local market in 2020. The response was more wonderful than I ever imagined. Since then, I've stayed consistent and committed, all while balancing my full-time job, because this is something I genuinely love. When I started painting for the first time, I never could have imagined that a simple hobby would one day grow into the small business it is today. That realization still fills me with so much joy. I couldn't be more happy or more grateful for every single person who has supported me along this journey, it truly means the world

My work is bright, colorful, and painted with the hope that it brings you happiness and a warm sense of home. More than anything, I want my paintings to feel like an escape, a peaceful, happy place you can return to whenever you need it. I work in both acrylics and watercolors, and I love what each medium brings to the canvas. Acrylics allow me to go bold and vivid with color, while watercolors give my work a softer, more fluid quality. Together, they let me capture the full range of what inspires me.

And what inspires me most is the world right outside my door. Living in the desert, I'm endlessly captivated by the beautiful sunsets and night skies. I love using rich, vibrant color to bring those magical scenes to life. My other greatest muses are my two cats, Jupiter and Mars, who are sweet sisters with big personalities. Capturing their playful, loving spirits through art brings me so much happiness, and I hope it brings a smile to you too.

I also really enjoy working on commissions. Over the years, I've painted pet portraits and a wide
variety of scenes, and there is nothing quite like the moment a piece is revealed to someone. Seeing the reaction of a client when they receive a painting made just for them is one of the most
rewarding and validating experiences as an artist; it reminds me why I do this.

 

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Fun Facts

I was born and raised in Massachusetts and made the move to Tucson back in 2004, partly as an escape from those brutal New England winters! I never imagined this would become my home, but I'm so glad it did. The desert has given me more beauty and inspiration than I ever expected.

 

When I'm not painting, you might find me on the dance floor, I love ballroom, Latin, and country dancing. Or belting out a song at karaoke. Or sitting at the piano, letting the music flow. Creativity shows up in many forms in my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Artist Ruthie
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Ruthie's Paintings

Original paintings and artwork inspired by desert sunsets and cats.

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