![Nasturtiums](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/venue_banner/public/nasturtiums.jpg?itok=TE-e9DL5)
Artwork for Ruth Kirkby
![Nasturtiums](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/nasturtiums.jpg?itok=Pe-KilB8)
Nasturtiums
![Windswept Thorn](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/windswept-thorn.jpg?itok=boSx0glP)
Windswept Thorn
![Woodland Early Autumn](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/woodland-early-autumn-oils-285-x-36-cm-ps280.jpg?itok=wyTp0coQ)
Woodland Early Autumn
![Moon over Lake](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/nocturne-moon-over-lake.jpg?itok=b3Sof1TD)
Moon over Lake
![Radnor Hills Autumn](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/radnor-hills-autumn-oils-29-x-40-cm-ps-260.jpg?itok=8SKisAov)
Radnor Hills Autumn
![Woodland Summer](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/woodland-summer-2-oils-23-x-31-cm-ps240.jpg?itok=nP7rt3MV)
Woodland Summer
Details
My oil painting has largely been inspired by the Herefordshire/Powys countryside in which I live, and in particular the wonderful light that falls through trees at different times of the year. Lately I have been experimenting with the portrayal of moonlight through trees and over towns and buildings.
Practising art has not only helped me recuperate from a serious illness, but has also provided me with a sense of purpose following my retirement from teaching. It makes me look at the wonderful surroundings in which we live in a new light, and provides me with immense pleasure. Learning new skills and new ways of painting has been a real bonus and a challenge.
Formerly a botanical artist in watercolour, I now paint landscape and still life in oils.
Aberystwyth University Diploma in Botanical Illustration 2010
Art@thelodging Presteigne 2020 & 2021
Open Studios Presteigne 2020, 2021, 2022
Bleddfa Centre 2021