Ruth's World

I've been trying to concentrate on doing a bit more painting lately, so the writing is on hold for a bit and I'm going to work on a few new pieces over the next few weeks. I have too many on my Paint List and I want to knock a few off if I can. So this time, I decided to paint a little something in time for Valentine's Day! I'm afraid I have a predilection towards all things drippy and sappy at times and this is one of those times. This one I call 'Lotsa Love Behind The Red Door', and yes, I have a red front door! ... a nd this is where I'll end my spiel at a risk of sounding schmaltzy. Enjoy! Lotsa Love Behind The Red Door by Ruth Kelly

I've finally finished 'Baby Boy'or 'Baby Blue'...not sure what to call it yet. It's a portrait based on a photo of my son, asleep in the crook of his daddy's arm in the corner of the couch. He's fifteen now and almost as tall as his dad so I wanted to paint something to remind me of when he was a small fry. I chose to paint it in black & white although it was a color photo but I introduced some colour in the blue blanket and on his lips. I just wanted to try something different to see what it might turn out like. I'm not sure if I like the colour splash effect or not, what do you think?