Artist Statement
Painters create. Viewers recreate.
Collectors of art create in their own right by combining diverse work. This combination is unrepeatable.
A cursory observation might scream that my paintings on display are discordant as a body of work. However, they were created by the same painter using the same color palette with the same brushes, palette knives, hands, and fingers.
While using consistent tools, I feel unrestrained in how best to bring forth the unseen to the seen. Will the painting evolve into realism, abstraction, or a merging of the two? I discover this as I work my way through the process trusting that a harmonious image will emerge.
While I’m painting, preconceived opinions are not forced, and I eagerly deviate. Spontaneity is key, and I hope each painting reflects that thrill of discovery.
I try to throw everything I have into each painting. As a professional and practicing painter for over 52 years, I have learned to trust my gut. Occasionally my gut is off a bit, but often I am led to a serendipitous painting because “being off” never leads to failure.
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Bio
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Ruthie Windsor-Mann lived and painted in Linville, North Carolina as well as Rappahannock County, VA.
Having received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Tennessee, Ruthie has been a professional artist/painter since 1970 with work in many public and private collections throughout the world. Her past and present juried signature memberships include the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society, Tennessee Watercolor Society, and Southern Watercolor Society. One year she was the only artist in the nation to have all 3 submitted paintings chosen for exhibition in the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition. She has received many individual awards in juried exhibitions throughout the United States and has participated in numerous one-woman and group shows. She was a guest artist at the 1982 World's Fair.
October 2021 was the release date of A Painter's Musings-her book which breaks down 4 aspects of life as a painter: the Process, the Psychological, the Practical, and the Philosophical.
Some quotations from jurors and critics:
"One of the most outstanding artists ever produced in the area."
"Exceptionally strong technique; effective; decisive; good source of color and light."
"Marvelous use of light and shadow, and a delicate blend of real and dreamlike qualities."
"Has a strong sense of lights and darks.-Excellent colorist.”
