Ruth Greenlaw

I was born and grew up in Ontario and have returned after spending several years in other parts of Canada, most recently, Nova Scotia. I am inspired by the effects of light and the cycles of growth and renewal in nature.

My love of colour is expressed in my watercolours and pastels. I love to paint florals in watercolour because the medium conveys the softness and subtle colour of flowers. I also enjoy painting the effects of light on shiny cars, glass and other still life in watercolour. Soft pastels are very different to work with. I create bold, colourful landscapes with the sticks of chalk on coloured paper.

My enjoyment of line and graphic qualities can be found in my etchings and drawings. Etchings are multiple originals made by biting lines into metal with acid. Then ink is pushed into the lines and paper placed on top. I run the plate and paper through my press to create an etching. Landscapes and flowers are my usual subject matter. I have always loved drawing. Recently I have started a series of layered drawings that express the growth cycle of plants from seed or root to leaves and flowers, then withering and rebirth.

I am a member of the Oshawa Art Association, PRAC, several local galleries and several choirs. I enjoy the inspiration and camaraderie these groups give me. My work can be seen in Nordac Gallery Canada, Oshawa and Meta4 Gallery, Port Perry and at www.ruthgreenlawfineart.webs.com

Enid Roberts | Anne Labelle-Johnson and Tony Johnson | Hi-Sook Barker

Jocelyn Ball | Bob Thackeray | Hanneke Koonstra

Michael Peech | Don Hewitt | Hi-Sook Barker | Nancy Howell
Angela Hennessey | Jessen Sheridan | Bob Hinves