https://Art2Life.com - Do you ever struggle to stay engaged with your own art-making? I do. Approaching a blank canvas or notebook page with the same level of passion as the first time can be difficult for artists at any level. That’s why I love meeting people who consistently stay motivated when it comes to their art.

My guest for this episode is Gary Ruddell and he embodies this passion. Gary has a fine art career that spans decades and he’s one of the most enthusiastic people I know. Though he has transitioned styles over the years, across thousands of wonderful images, he still manages to bring unbridled passion to both his life and his art. 

In this episode, we’ll discover how Gary has maintained his artistic passion, lessons he’s learned along the way, as well as take a look at his incredibly consistent art practice. Join me for a conversation that I hope inspires all of us to pursue our art-making with a passion like Gary’s. To push past our own limitations and bring our art to life in new and exciting ways.

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LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…

Getting to know Gary Ruddell [2:54] 

Gary’s transition from illustration to fine art and the depth of his work [8:23]

Blurring the line between abstraction and realism [21:05] 

The power of staying a student and refusing to stagnate [28:17]

Gary’s creative process, time travel, and embracing the essential self [31:42] 

The sensuality of paint and the magic of art-making  [41:02]

Creating the ascetic of a memory [48:35]

Final thoughts [52:15]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dolby Chadwick Gallery: http://dolbychadwickgallery.com/ 

Gallery Henoch: https://www.galleryhenoch.com/ 

Bay Area Figurative Movement: https://www.theartstory.org/movement/bay-area-figurative-movement/ 

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Gary’s Website: https://www.garyruddellstudio.com/home 

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