Ruth Read – Pet Portraits Oil Painting
Ruth Read is one of the first artists we featured on the Evolution Ezine and since then she has become a great friend. In addition to her art Ruth also loves to write – especially for children – and she took one of the stories I shared with her and created an illustrated children’s book that is available on Amazon.com beginning today. The title of this little gem is “Sunflower and the Swan” and in the words of our friend James Goi Jr….
“The main point of this heartfelt story is that, regardless of circumstances, people can choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice. What a Life -Changing message this is. And the earlier a person learns this lesson, the better. Ruth Read has learned it, and in this inspiring little book, she teaches it.
Just wanted to take this space to celebrate Ruth’s accomplishment in bringing this little story into form – and to invite anyone with young children in their lives to bring this book into their homes…
Ruth Read – Biography
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I grew up in Oregon with lots of animals, moved to California and got married in 1971. I soon found myself involved in a grooming shop and liked working with dogs so much I bought the place.
People would ask me if I knew anyone who would do paintings of their pets. I finally decided to take some art lessons in 1999. I studied at a local Art school in Arcadia. It wasn’t long before I was doing pencil drawings for some of my clients.
After a year I studied Oil painting at a small school in Sierra Madre. And read lots of how to books on wild life and animals. I applied that knowledge to my paintings and came up with my own style.
I do pet portraits because I love pets and seeing their personalities come to life on a canvas is so exciting! I have a special interest in pets because before I ever thought of painting them I got to know them so well in my grooming business. I understand the pet owners point of view that their pet is a unique individual and a special, irreplaceable part of their lives.
I became a member of San Gabriel Fine art Association in 2001. And Since the year of 2004 I have been co-show chairman sharing the Duties with Chris Hogan. I love being surrounded by all that beautiful art.
In 2006 I became a member of: the American International Culture & Art Association, Lakewood Artist Guild and Corona Art Association.
Some of my paintings are now or have been on display at:
Send out cards Inc. Located on the web now sells cards and postcards with some of my art on them. I also sell cards in Hawaii on the island of Kauai in ‘Gallery West’ in Waimea.
In 2008 I resigned from the board at San Gabriel Fine arts due to the fact that I want to travel and spend more time in Hawaii where I have a small house (studio) in Waimea.
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Ruth Read – Pet Portraits Oil Painting
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Tommi – was a dog that was found in the street and someone almost ran over her. She was about 3 months old and covered in fleas. Someone brought her to my shop. I promised to find her a home. Ha! I took her home and that was that. She went to work with me every day and was the best dog. We lost her at 16 years old. She was everything to our family. Such a good, well behaved dog. We all miss her so much. So do many of my clients.
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Babycakes – Babycakes was a Yorky that was so endearing. She just captured your heart.
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Pepe La Pu – La Pu as we called him was very strange. He liked to be groomed. He had these eyes that were huge just like the painting. And he had a smell to match that name. A very lovable cat.
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Sancho – was a big rolly polly Bull dog. He was 75 lbs and many times we had to roll him. He loved the shop. He died at 2 years old. I really missed him. He was in our shop at least once a week. Sometimes more. He liked the shop so much that my daughter had to walk him out the door. Otherwise he would not go. If she was not there to walk him out his owner would pull and roll him.
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Sir Hoover – was a show dog. At the time he was commissioned he had only one more point to go. I painted him 2 times.
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Sparkie – He had the best love for all. He was a rescue and he did appreciate that. So happy and sweet.
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Great paintings
Painting expressions must be so hard yet Ruth has done it so well.
Ruth has a gift for portraying the personality of her subjects!
There is something very unique in Ruth’s paintings! They capture the very essence of her subjects. I really like her style. It is not photo realism and yet they capture the personality of each of her pets. It’s like having a looking glass into their soul. She is a very gifted painter.
All of her pieces are great. She has a great eye for the real. You can just feel the animal as though it was right in front of you
Love Ruth Read and her portriats. She has an amazing perception of each of her studies. . and you can see the love in the eyes of each one of these paintings.
I love Ruth’s work and would like her to paint my dog. I have a poodle/shitzy mix and she has quite a personality. Ceasar Melane would not be proud of us as she is so spoiled. Anyway, I think Ruth could
capture Pooky’s personality and as she is getting quite old it would be great to have her portrait to cherish forever!
Please have Ruth contact me at home . My number is 310 866 8055 and my email address is fleckart1@yahoo.com I woulsd like to schedule a painting
Those were wonderful portraits of pets.
What a GREAT site Daria! Thanks for sending these adorable pet portraits. I will definitely share this site with others.
Hi David,
I will contact you about the painting. I would like to first ask that you send me about 10 of your best photos of your pet. Then we will talk on the phone. My e-mail is ruth@ruthsartgallery.com. The photos can be e-mailed. My phone is 626-203-3114.
Thank you for taking an interest in my artwork. I am addicted to painting.
I look forward to your e-mail.
Ruth Read
Hmm… I dont know what to say. These are simply beautiful paintings. The pets look and have a feeling of life in them and their eyes are so expressive. Another artist that simply blows you away.
Daria & Ruth,
Thanks so much for sharing. I love animals and feel like I’ve met each of the animals in these pictures…their eyes are so expressive. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. You have definitely portrayed
the beauty of these souls.
What beautiful paintings. I especially love the one of the dog Tommi. I just love the fact that you did something so differnet and had the dog laying in the grass instead of always sitting up and posing. Very creative!
Wow, I really appreciate the interest everyone has in my paintings. I am greatful that I can make people reflect about their own pets and enjoy animals.
Ruth Read
beautiful portraits,
reminds me of royal portraits painted so long ago.
capturing the life and soul of these animals makes them immortal!
Wonderful works. The skill to paint the details of fur, with all the nuances of lighting or even motion (when part of the piece), would be one that shows a high degree of development and expertise; and all this with oil. With awe i applude these paintings.
Beautiful Work!!!!!!!!!Nice Paintings!!!!!!!!
Great work! I always admire people who can paint/draw ^o^
I admire this work very much. They look very real. My attempts at painting animals look like cartoons.
These are very well done. I particularly like the dog with the hat! You’ve also done well on the muzzles, which I think would be very hard.
Oh my gosh! I thought the first picture was an actual photograph! You are really really talented. You have a special gift.
This art work is one of the most beautiful that I’ve seen. Congratulations. Grace Doerk
These are great, and inspiring. I wish you would do my Pug
He is getting old and gray. Keep it up. You should do more cats. I only saw the one, and you do them very well. The Bulldog story makes me sad and I’ve always wanted a bulldog. What a wonderful way to remember him. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Great work Ruth. We are looking forward to more!!!!!!!!!!!
It is hard to capture an animal’s spirit and personality. Ruth has done so well to do just that.
Your paintings are truly lovely. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such expression so consistently. I especially like the one of Tommi. That’s so like a dog.
Absolute beauty.Great exhibhition of artwork.You can sell these painitngs and earna few bucks.Many people might be interested in it.
Haha! I LOVE the painting of the cat. The look on its face is marvellous. I wonder what it’s thinking.
What a wonderful picture..I was really amazed to see the eyes of the dog. It has a mixed feeling. I just missed my dog Tuffy taht I lost last year.
woh what a thought and it is purely exemplary.It s indeed need some extra thinking power to attract the people towards it.Quite amazing to look at and it has been fine with all features
Amazing paintings! you capture the animals so well. I especially like the one of the cat. I have a cat that looks just like that, her name is twinner.
How do you get them to stay so still? Well jokes aside, your paintings are truly fantastic. For a second I thought I was looking at a real photograph.
How interesting! I’ve never seen pet portraits before, but I can see why pet owners want to get them done. They are beautifuly painted, and the expressions are great. The artist really captures personality- hard to do! Another great posting.
Wow, the portraits are amazing!!! Ruth did an excellent job in these paintings.
That cat looks like my cat.
I loved Sparkie the most. I have a dog like him and i know that i would give anything to have a portrait of him. The picture reminds me of my dog and i vote for Sparkie even though the others are amazing too.
Hello, the paintings are nice and lively. I look forward to more pictures of your paintings. The first photo looks like real photograph. Keep up the good work.
The colors on Tommi are exceptional. What a good find she was. I am sure her 16 years provided a wonderful life.
Ruth, your painting are absolutely amazing.
I’m sure it would be a treasure to the owner.
The pet portraits are done extremely well, it looks as if they were almost sitting right in front of me. She has done a very good job of capturing their personalities, this is a great idea for any pet owner!
The oil paintings are awesome.Pets are a part of our life .They leave bundle’s of memories behind.Having oil paintings of them is just marvelous.Ruth,your work’s are too good.
You have really become expert on painting and i can guess that it is not easy for each one of us and you studied for that one and it is really art and i usually like oil paintings so it will be good for everyone.
Pets will be good with oil paintings. thanks for sharing with us.
Not only did I enjoy the paintings, but I really enjoyed the back stories given for each one. my particular favorite was Sir Hoover with his jauty blue beret.
Hi,Great job done. Paintings are really nice and looks great. I really just love the paintings.
I like these portraits so much,
now i guess Ruth has got a lot to do in the future to keep up the expectations from us
The paintings are amazing. At an instant I thought they were photographs! I don’t know how much patience is required to come up with such master pieces but I must admit Ruth is simply a GENIOUS.
These paintings have LIFE in them!.Ruth may continue to paint, for us!!
What a beaurifull pictures…is very very funny
..Damn I love dogs they are all super super cute..thanks for pictures..hugs for you >:D<..:*
These are absolutely wonderful. I love my dogs and if I could afford to have you paint a picture of my Scrappy, I would definitely have you do it!