The principle of ‘less is more’ guides my creative process. I strive for purity in design, eliminating unnecessary distractions to focus on line and shape as primary tools of communication. My work explores how design elements can convey ideas with clarity and intention.

The natural beauty and tranquility of my home studio, overlooking Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas, provide continuous inspiration. I draw from the stillness and simplicity of nature to shape my abstract compositions, emphasizing form, texture, and negative space.

Using a limited color palette and minimal elements, my work invites quiet reflection and a deeper connection with the unseen forces that shape our world. Whether dynamic or soothing, each piece balances simplicity and depth, reinforcing my belief that design is the foundation of both harmony and expression.

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Ruth earned a Master of Arts in Education from Wichita State University. After many years of teaching art in public schools and universities, she shifted her focus to a full-time art career while continuing to advocate for art education. Based in Northwest Arkansas, her work is exhibited in galleries across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and New York, as well as in private and corporate collections.

Artists who have influenced and inspired me:

I have many favorite artists including Ellsworth Kelly, Alma Thomas, Mark Rothko, Ruth Asawa, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Adolph Gottlieb and so many more.

Artist Alma Thomas is an inspiring role model to me not only for her lengthy career as an art teacher and her dedication to art education, but also for her decision to pursue a new career as an artist later in life. She began painting earnestly at the age of 69, demonstrating that it's never too late to chase one's dreams.

My home studio is nestled in the Ozark Mountains on Beaver Lake where there is an abundance of inspiration.