NEW WEBSITE

Please visit my NEW website at WWW.RUTHKORCH.COM
Also, please use the contact tab at that site for getting in touch. If you use the aol address at the top of this page it will get lost out in nether space and alas, I will never hear from you.

Hope to see you at my new place!

CHOSEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah! I've received word that my artwork was chosen again this year for the Capitola Begonia Festival Poster. I had such a wonderful time working with everyone last year and decided to give it another try. What a fantastic surprise to find out they chose my piece again for this year's theme. Want to see what it is? Stay tuned......

The Readers

8x10" OIL on Canvas, Just for fun.....

WHATEVER

Yep, it's our dog Cooper again. Something about that face, and all his hair that keeps me painting him. Plus the fact that he's just a great dog!

Merci Mattise

Recently I was teaching some of my students about Henri Matisse, one of the most influential french artists of the 1900's. He loved pattern, color and design and believed that a painting was more important as an object of art than as a representation of reality. I wanted to try his style. This painting is partly copy and partly my own. Merci Monsieur Mattise!

Vintage Santa Cruz II, The Pelican

In the tradition of the old travel poster, here is another common sight in Santa Cruz (scroll down to see Vintage I, The Harbor). Pictured from the wharf, this acrylic (22"x 28")honors our friend the pelican.

Joey

OK, I have to admit. We have the most handsome little Grandsons in the whole world and so I am at a distinct advantage in subject matter. Here is our precious little grandson number three. This oil on canvas, measures 8 x 10" and was given as a Christmas gift to our son-in-law.

Just Finished!

This acrylic on canvas measures 30x60", and was commissioned to hang on an office wall. The client chose these texts from the Book of Psalms and collaborated with me on the project to get this final look. "Thanks for the great input Brian!"

PACIFIC PAMPAS

This watercolor is third in a series of flowers around the bay. What a beautiful area we are blessed to live in!

Vintage Santa Cruz I, The Harbor

Consider this just finished painting as your formal invitation to Santa Cruz by the sea for the annual Open Studios Art Tour 2008, October 11 & 12, 11AM to 6 PM. You can see what Open Studios is all about by clicking the link. It's a great opportunity to see and appreciate the arts all around our scenic county. Bring the family and stop by my studio as I demonstrate different kinds of calligraphy and show my latest works. Originals, prints, cards and tiles will all be on sale. Although I am only opening my studio on the one weekend, by visiting the website, you can check out the other weekends as well. Again, here is the pertinent information you need to know:

Ruth Korch, Open Studio Artist #250
October 11 & 12, 11AM to 6PM
130 Eastridge Court
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Mark you calendars and I hope to see many of you soon! (so does Cooper!!)

Delphiniums by the Bay

This watercolor is second in a series of "Flowers in and around the Bay". If you're on my mailing list you should be receiving a picture of this in the mail, inviting you to Open Studios 2008. I hope you can come! Please follow the link for more information about Open Studios or see above.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all those who came and visited me at the Capitola Begonia Festival. I had a wonderful time meeting and visiting with so many of you. If you are one of the hundreds who purchased a poster, I hope its blooms bring much joy and beauty to your home.

I also had the opportunity with many of you to discuss Open Studios which takes place in October. More information will be coming, but in the meantime, please save the weekend of October 11th and 12th (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) when my studio will be open for all to come visit.

"Artist of the 2008 Begonia Festival"

If you didn't happen to receive one of my cards in the mail, then please count this as your invitation to come visit me in Capitola next weekend as "Artist of the 2008 Begonia Festival"! I will be signing posters at the Pacific Gallery in Capitola on Saturday, August 30th from 4:30-7:00 PM and showing some of my work as well. I'd be delighted to have you stop by. Please check out the following link to the Begonia Festival and see all the wonderful things they have planned for the weekend. Almost all the events are free and it's great fun for the entire family.

You Are My Sunshine

This piece is in celebration of one of my favorite little songs. I love singing it to my grandsons. But what tops that is when they sing it to me!!

The Watering Can

My husband gave me this beautiful watering can several years ago now. It has developed such a beautiful patina, that it was pretty much begging to be painted!!

EE-I, EE-I, O

With little grandsons all around us now, I'm feeling inspired about children's art these days. Hopefully this piece will fit perfectly on a little person's bedroom wall. It's just for fun!!

2008 Capitola Begonia Festival Poster

Here it is, hot off the press - the official poster for the 2008 Capitola Begonia Festival! Posters are on sale at the Pacific Gallery in Capitola for $15. Stay tuned for more information on this fun festival over Labor Day Weekend.

BOAT & PUDDLE

Inspired by our grandson, who was totally lost in the joy of the moment.

THE HOSE

The simple joys of summer for a little boy - inspired by our grandson.

STORY TIME

My 91 year old Mother is reading to two of our little Grandsons. Not only did I want to capture the significance of the moment, but I also loved the lighting and feel of the setting.