Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
What do I ask of a painting? I ask it to astonish, disturb, seduce, convince. ~ Freud
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Affiliation:
http://www.paulwruiz.com
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Birthday:
August 9
 
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
Moira Stevenson
Moira Stevenson
Wonderful! Keep them coming Paul. You have kick-started my sketching again, just in time before final year fine art degree. Thanks
September 3 at 10:22am
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist

Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist Originality is less important than the desire to lose , then find yourself in the act of making something. The output can reshape you.

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Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist

Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist He couldn't move. he was watching her hand reaching out searchingly...

November 8 at 12:55am
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
Moira Stevenson
Moira Stevenson
Wonderful! Keep them coming Paul. You have kick-started my sketching again, just in time before final year fine art degree. Thanks
September 3 at 10:22am
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist

Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist One for the painters out there...

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The following book is a treasured part of my art library, and as some folks are always curious about the various influences and feeds into an artist’s work, well here is one of them. Its like a great ...
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Charles
Charles
If I could be an artist, I would be this guy.
October 25 at 7:20pm
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Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist Latest Blog Entry: Reality Translated

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In response to a recent creative block I have been drawing more than usual – making use of the opportunities to study life observed in public (cafes, streets and train stations), and also up-close in the studio with friends and models. ...
Maud
Maud
i really like these posts which give an insight into how you think and work. love the drawings. do you show your drawings, or only your paintings?
October 24 at 8:57am
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
Hi Maud, the occasional drawing is exhibited yes though they are usually my source documents only.
October 24 at 9:45am
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Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist new blog entry..

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What drives some artists to output work with almost rapid abandon, and others who feel driven to continually re-state, re-work or edit their work?
Kristina Laurendi Havens
Kristina Laurendi Havens
Diebenkorn is awesome. I was inspired by his early works while creating my thesis work.
October 23 at 11:02am
Xin
Xin
I like his works too. The emotional display is often what make it stand out of the orninary...
October 23 at 6:49pm
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist

Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist Untitled Woman 2009
oil on linen (detail)

Mahvash
Mahvash
Amazing!
October 21 at 2:20pm
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist

Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist One does the persistent thing, and sometimes the really remarkable happens and a new painting comes into the world.

October 19 at 6:15pm
Joy Schultz
Joy Schultz
good description of how to punch through a painting- I can relate.
October 19 at 8:14pm
Michelle Fulmer Stroescu
Michelle Fulmer Stroescu
so needed this today ...stuck on a painting due this week...thinking differently now.
October 20 at 1:55pm
Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
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If you are passing through Melbourne and woud like to sit for me on a weekday or night in my studio, simply email me with your interest.
Kristina Laurendi Havens
Kristina Laurendi Havens
OMG buying a ticket to Melbourne right now...
October 18 at 5:21pm
Leith O'Malley

Leith O'Malley The postman arrived Paul.
I now have some serious art docos to absorb over the next few days!
Let the wine flow.. and the inspiration follow.
Your thoughtfulness is only surpassed by your deft touch with the spatula my friend..

Paul W Ruiz - Visual Artist
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Sophie Filomena Edwards

Sophie Filomena Edwards Hi, im so glad i found you!! I'm including your work in my A level project! You're an inspiration!

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