Ruth has been a resident of Skokie since 1971, raising her three children with her husband of 56 years. Her work has been exhibited at numerous art fairs, the Evanston Art Center, Emily Oaks Nature Center and the former Kaplan JCC. Ruth grew up in Chicago and graduated from the School of the Art Institute and the University of Chicago, earning her Bachelor’s of Art in Education in 1967. She taught art in Evanston and later earned her Master’s of Education while teaching at Gale Academy in Chicago. Ruth retired from teaching in 2005 and now enjoys exercising, painting, and spending time with friends and family.
I was in a car accident in December 2022, which resulted in a severe brain injury. I came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for inpatient care in a disordered state of consciousness. I was an artist before my accident and planned to pursue being an art teacher in college. I participated in art therapy during my rehabilitation. Art therapy helped me to regain some of my creative processes and helped me begin to regain use of my right hand. Art is still difficult for me because it is not the same as it used to be. I have hope that the more I practice and do art, it will come back. Additionally, I do music therapy with my high school music teacher and try to continue to create art. I love to listen to music, make coffee, and spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy making art by drawing or painting. I use acrylic or watercolor paints and graphite or colored pencils. I usually draw or paint in my room while listening to music, a TV show or podcast.
The Shape of Peace 10.5”x13.5”
Recovery 30”x30”
Seasons 11”x14”
Jetty Vista No. 2 10.5”x13.5”
Strength 13.5”x10.5”
Jewelry box 4.5”x12.5”x8”
Sunny Storm 11”x14”
Special Needs 12”x10”
Girl in the Field 8.5” x 2.25
Feeling Good 13”x10.5”
Celebration 30”x30”
No Bad Days 10” x 6.5”
Rehabilitation 10.5”x13.5”
Jellybean Rain 14”x11”
Bikini Bottom 14”x11”
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