9×12, acrylic, unframed.
$160

Artist Statement

I know everyone says this about where they live, but I really think BC is one of the most beautiful places anywhere! Every time I go for a walk or a drive, or look out my kitchen window I am struck by the natural beauty that surrounds us.

It is a daily source of gratitude for me and I suppose that is partly why I paint – to show my appreciation for the beauty around me. That no matter what kind of day – or year – you’re having you can go outside and think, “Hey look, isn’t it elegant the way the clouds settle in around the trees on the mountains?” Or “I love how the long dried grasses bend in the wind and are such a pretty yellow.”

The point is, is that whether you notice these things or not it is my joy to create images of these moments – big or small – and share them with you.

Artist Biography

Ruth Jackson is a Canadian landscape artist based in Abbotsford, BC. Although she has been a lifelong creator, it was her journey through her first five years of motherhood that sharpened her focus to exclusively painting. With three young children her creative practice is centered around bedtimes, quiet afternoons and the occasional group art session.

Ruth was born in Hope, BC and spent her early childhood years there. Growing up surround by mountains and rivers instilled a lifelong love of nature, particularly mountains, which is often reflected in her work.

Ruth first exhibited her work at Arts Fest 2015 in Mission. Since then she has participated in other public displays such as at the Cloverdale library (2017), the Abbotsford city banner project (2019), and the Anonymous Show at the Kariton Art Gallery (2019).

In 2019 Ruth began sharing her work on Instagram and is currently working on releasing her first collection.

Find Ruth online

Instagram: @rjacksonfineart
Facebook: @ruthjacksonfineart