Hi Friends- new stuff:

More new paintings coming this week on my site, paulettelong.com- from the "divining water" series.  Also, some of these paintings are being handled by Cheryl Modica at 2274 Union Street, San Francisco!

SFMOMA Artists" gallery is handling some of the "subtext" series!

And, a new show just opened at The Grotto on 2nd street in San Francisco.  In it are some of my really big paintings from the series, "veiling/revealing", and "meditations and muses".  viewing by appointment (415-671-3891)
will post pics of this...waiting to hear from you!

Hi all- After a hiatus for family mourning, and a great trip to Alaska, i am back in the studio!  Full of energy and painting some water-scapes.  Please stop by to look this October 18 and 19.
See "divining water" series on my site;  better still,  see it up close and personal!

here we are entering the Hubbard glacier

it's 6 miles wide and the colors are splendid- blues you can't imagine!

hi friends- OPEN STUDIO this weekend!  at THE POINT...map on my site.  i'll be there from 11-6 on November 3 & 4, 2012.  Lots of new work, "veiling/revealing " series.  Looking forward to visiting with you all!  p

Tiburon art festival...

AUGUST 27: Check in with RUTH LIVINGSTON  Studio at 74 main st, Tiburon, this weekend, as part of Tiburon art fest .  You'll see some great design items and some of my paintings that will be there for several weeks.

Also, look forward to my Meditations Series that will be shown in the Bay Area, soon!

FULL EXPLANATION, for Kate

I've been asked to explain my process, and here it is--at least as of today after having been out of studio for several months (due to health problems in the family):
Clueless!  played Bach partitas, LucindaWilliams...plus lots of coffee...  I scraped down an older painting (my work is on wood, so scraping is possible).  More Williams and some Toninho Horta.  Put lots of paint on the wood, using squeegies and rags...and whatever.  Discovered some fabulous images and proceeded to tickle them to life.  I think there has to be a dialog between the work and the painter and maybe some inspiration from the angel of paint.  I'm trying to bring the thing to life.
Tomorrow, I will answer the questions:  1)  What is "the thing"?  2)  Did I make something worth pursuing into another session; or will I start again with the scraper?

Upcoming show: "ORIGINALS and PRINTS - the ongoing debate", May 2011, Chroma Art Design in San Francisco.  218 Mississippi St.  Stay tuned for reception date!