Ruth grew up in the Midwest but spent most of her life on the East and West Coasts, working first at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and later at NASA Ames Research Center in Northern California. After retiring, she settled in Nevada, a place she now happily calls home.

Art has always been part of Ruth’s life. She has long been fascinated by the beauty of color, texture, and the way a painting can capture the world around us. Retirement gave her the gift of time, the chance to fully embrace her true passion for watercolor.

Over the years, she has learned and grown through workshops, art books, magazines, and by drawing inspiration from other artists. While she still admires the work of Manet, Monet, and Van Gogh, she has also found new favorites in Robert Wade, Frank Webb, and Mary Whyte.

Ruth describes watercolor as an ongoing adventure: “The interaction between water and pigment is mesmerizing, it’s a journey that continues to unfold for me.”

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