Peeking over the hedge in a secret garden, early on an Edinburgh morning. Digital collage © 2012 Liz Ruest, 40 layers
Author: Liz Ruest
Artist creating digital collage fine art by layering printmaking, photography, and paper collage. Roots in Ontario, based in the Pacific Northwest since 1989.
Windup
A beach at the end of the road. Digital collage © 2012 Liz Ruest, 29 layers
Show: Shadows and Reflections
My piece, Bones, was selected for a show at Ida Culver Broadview, curated by June Sekiguchi. The exhibit runs from March 21 through July 16, 2012, with an opening reception on Wednesday, March 21 from 4:30-6:30pm. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and live music will be provided. With this show, I’m introducing a new display method, metallic…
Bones
The remains of an old dock signify decay, calm. Digital collage © 2012 Liz Ruest, 3 layers
Great art is…
Great art is the result of eccentric, individual passions, not test screenings, market research, and crowd sourcing. — Sherman Alexie
Goals? Or No Goals?
I’m seeing lots of year-end reviews and goal-setting articles, all very inspiring. Carolyn Edlund at ArtsyShark has this one, for example: 10 Resolutions for Artists The folks at Creative Nerds recommend this post from 1st Web Designers: 20 New Year’s Resolutions for your Career I even found a list of things NOT to do, from…
Get to a Gallery!
I’d been telling myself that ALL last year, and just now, finally made it to First Thursday! Friends and I saw beautiful work at Foster/White, lovely landscapes at Gallery 110, a delightful collaboration between Jesse LeDoux and Robert Hardgrave, Middle Footprint, in a Seattle Storefronts popup, and stunning new work (Within/Without) from June Sekiguchi at…
The Year in Review
Thank you for looking, visiting, commenting, and supporting me this year. I’m full of gratitude for the ability to pursue this delightful career, and for your interest in same. I hope your year ahead holds much promise and joy.