Ruth Ann Loving's paintings are collected privately, exhibited publicity and have won awards.

ART EDUCATION:

• Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., graduate art classes, 2000
• Mary Washington College, MALS program
• The Art League, Alexandria. Virginia
• Synetics and Rapphannock Community College, computer graphics
• Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia,
• 1989 Summa Cum Laude BLS degree in studio arts, two art scholarships

EXHIBITS:

• Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts Artist Studio Tour 2000, Oct. 7
• Uniquely Fredericksburg Art Show, September-October 2000 (juried)
• Art First, Inc., 1992-present including a two-man show October 1999
• Colonial Art & Supply, Scanner I Show; January-February 2000.
• Scanner II Show; June-July 2000, December 1998 & 1999 Christmas Show
• Eyeclopes Studios & Galleries, Scenic Views Show, March 2000
• Women's Club of Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show, 1982-present, (2000)
• First place in printmaking. March 2000. 2nd place in watercolor, 1993
• First place in Novice Division, 1982
• Cambridge Inn, July 1998
• Belmont Show, June 1998
• King George Art Guild, 1982-present (2000)
• The Art League, Alexandria. Virginia, 1997 student show
• Salem Church Library, August-October 1995
• Canterbury Clubhouse, King George, Va., September 1994
• Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (juried)

Oil on canvas 24 X 48

ART INSTRUCTION:

• Rappahannock Community College, art instructor 1991
• King George High School, King George, Va., art teacher 1995-1996
• King George Art Guild, King George, Va. art teacher since 1983
• Private instruction for children and adults since 1982 to present (2000)
• Fredericksburg Academy, 2000
• Temple Baptist Christian School
• Art First, Inc. private art classes, 1992 to present (2000)
• King George Elelmentary School, talented & gifted students 1983, 1984

ART AFFILIATIONS:

• Art First, Inc., 108 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Va.
• Present gallery and studio member, secretary (1992-1996)
• Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, Va.
• Present member; board member and docent director, 1989-1992
• MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, present member (2000)

       The art of Ruth Ann Loving can best be described as realistic. Vibrant color employed with expressive brushwork communicates the many moods of the subject matter that only the eye of the artist can discern. Color, speaking its own language, is supported by pattern, movement and value contrasts to draw the eye of the viewer into the composition. While subject matter may tell the story, it is the design of the painting that makes it a work of art.

       Her works include landscapes, still life, and portraits. The nature of the painting dictates whether it will be interpreted in oil, acrylic, watercolor, digital, pastel or collage; for each media has its own expressive qualities. She paints, drawing on the gift of an inner voice, not only for herself but for the pleasure of the viewer.

       Ruth graduated with honors from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia with a degree in studio art and she is presently continuing her art studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her paintings are collected privately, exhibited publicity and have won awards. She is a corporate member of Art First Gallery & Studios, Inc., Fredericksburg, Virginia where she maintains a studio and creates her works of art.
       She may be contacted at luvnart@crosslink.net or 540-775-7681 for more information.

           We are on Rt 219, about 1 mile north of Rt. 66 in Slatyfork.