About Ruth Childre:
Ruth Childre of San Antonio is a Texas artist painting the Texas out-of-doors. Her landscapes portray the beautiful hill country of Texas and the little streams and rivers that make it a favorite vacation spot.Ruth has had an incredible life, one that includes losing both parents while still a child, and being widowed in 1963, has led her on a quest of excellence in painting. The artist has the following motto by her easel: “DESIGN, BOLDNESS, IMAGINATION, and BE YOURSELF.” She add to that recipe enthusiasm, aningredient she finds vital for successful painting.Ruth’s first love is apparent, for she captures that love - The Texas Hill Country - with it’s rocks, trees and streams. She also enjoys painting street scenes, both rainy and sunny, as well as coastal subjects and boats, mostlyin oil and watercolor but occasionally using acrylic. Her work is displayed throughout Texas, and she has achieved critical acclaim winning numerous awards including the 1987 San Antonio Art League Marcia Koehler Award. The artist holds memberships in various art associations
Education:
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
Rockport School of Painting, Rockport, Texas
Cloudcroft School of Painting, Cloudcroft, New Mexico
McNay Art Institute, San Antonio, Texas
Awards:
2014 Coppini Lifetime Achivement Award
June 2014 Art On Main Gallery Artist Of The Month
Exhibitions:
Green Art Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
Art On Main, Pleasanton, Texas
Texas Fine Arts Association, Austin, Texas
San Antonio Art Institute, San Antonio, Texas
River Art Group, La Villita, San Antonio, Texas
Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, San Antonio, Texas
Houston Art League, Houston, Texas
Artists & Craftsmen, Dallas, Texas
San Antonio Art League and Museum, San Antonio, Texas
Witte Museum, San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Main Public Library, San Antonio, Texas
Annual National Invitational Western Art Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Hall of Fine Arts, Canyon, Texas
Lubbock Art Association, Lubbock Texas
Grand National Exhibition American Artist Professional League, Lever House, NY, NY
Member:
Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Art League and Museum, San Antonio, Texas
River Art Group, La Villita, San Antonio, Texas
American Artist Professional League, Lever House, NY, NY
Ruth Childre Artist Statement: “I am at heart a landscape painter. It is my first love. I especially love any kind moving water- perhaps it is the freedom of movement, unrestrained, unfettered, that attracts. And I try to paint that with which I am familiar, the Hill Country around San Antonio, although I enjoy sketching surrounding areas also.” “Painting is the essence of something you want to share with others. It’s a communication at its highest level with no language barrier. Regardless of approach, my painting, ultimately depends on what I am experiencing while I paint. I exercise control, but I utilize accidents and rely on intuition. I am always looking for the beauty in simple and ordinary things.”
