Contemplation

Seeking quiet portals. Digital collage, 16 layers © 2016 Liz Ruest

Anticipation

Just before the party starts. Digital collage, 17 layers © 2016 Liz Ruest

Retreat

Homecoming, at the end of a wooded path. Digital collage, 26 layers © 2016 Liz Ruest

Event: Popup Gallery at the Wine Walk

This month, guess who’s in the back room at artEAST? Yep, me!! I was planning to attend the monthly Wine Walk in downtown Issaquah anyway. Being asked to display more work in the classroom (where the wine is!) is just a great bonus. All I have to do is decide what to bring. What would…

Studio Sale Time Again

It’s January, and time for the clearance sale at artEAST. Their annual Studio Sale once again features deep discounts from member artists on art and supplies. Here’s what I’m bringing to the sale this year, marked down 55-70%: I’m working the opening shift on Friday, starting at 11 am. Join me then, or whenever you can…

The Productivity of Puttering

Eventually I will come up with a body of work. By some time next summer, I will have spotted a theme, discovered a concept, made enough art that fits it, and will be busy telling its stories. But not now. Not in the middle of December, where it’s gray outside, where for the moment, we’re…

Winter Images

I love looking through my photographs for winter inspiration. This year, I’ve chosen these images to represent the turning of the year.