Process notes
I am curious about what happens when I try something new. In these Process Notes, I share experiments, works in progress, recurring symbols and the occasional adventure that finds its way into my work.
Leonoor Ruigrok –
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A Small Form That Remains
A small oil painting, a house-like form almost hidden in the landscape. In “Shelter”, colour, texture and movement gather around a form that remains quietly present.
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Why I Work in Series
One painting often leads to another. I rarely feel finished with an idea after just one work. In this blog, I share why I work in series, from Sneaky Hidden Sunflowers to Icelandic Houses.
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ARTISTIC HANDWRITING
My artistic handwriting has developed through years of working with different materials, tools and techniques. It continues to change as the work develops.
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Selecting Work for the Archive
A glimpse into my outdoor studio, where I revisit paintings from different periods, discover connections between works and select pieces for my studio archive.
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How I Determine the Price of a Work
How do I determine the price of a painting? A look at how materials, time, format and consistency shape the pricing of my work, from the studio to the gallery.
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solvent free
Working with a solvent-free oil paint medium, surrounded by paint, straw, dogs and chickens in my outdoor studio. A small shift in materials, and another day of experimenting.
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art in the Snow — Behind the Scenes
Snow had covered the bulb fields around our home. Even the water had a layer of snow on it, which I gently pushed aside with the paddle as we crossed in our little boat. Normally, we use this boat to reach our piece of land with the dogs. But that morning, my daughter and I…