Ruth Hughes

Whilst working I developed an interest in calligraphy. Watercolours and pen and ink studies were a hobby on my travels too.

Since retirement, I have been able to concentrate on oil, and, on occasions, enjoy ei plein air, attempting to capture the light. My pen and ink drawing continues. I have been a keen participant in the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery since its relocation having shown works in every quarterly exhibition of the gallery since 2012.

Awards

2021:

Third prize Kilcoy Show  Pen and wash

Third Prize Kilcoy Show Local Scene

Encouragement Award Kilcoy Show Local Scene

 

2018:

First Prize (Pen and Wash), Kilcoy Show
Second Prize (Pen and Wash), Kilcoy Show
Second Prize (Still Life), Kilcoy Show
Third Prize (Still Life), Kilcoy Show
Third Prize (Pastel), Kilcoy Show
Encouragement awards for Oil and Watercolour, Kilcoy Show

2013: First Prize (landscape) Somerset Art Awards QLD

2009: First Prize (miniature) Zonta Women in Art QLD

2008: Highly Commended (drawing) Maleny Art Show QLD

1999: Highly Commended (oil) Bedfordshire Open Art Show U.K.

Solo Exhibitions

Envy Cafe, Cotton Tree QLD. 2009

Kawana Library QLD. 2009, 2010, 2011

Mihi Creek Winery, NSW 2010

Maroochydore Library. QLD 2011, 2012

Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery, 2013, 2014

Works held in private and public collections in the U.K., U.A.E., Switzerland and Australia.

Sample Work

Bali Honeymoon (Oil)

Morning Towards Mount Archer (Oil)

Abundance (Oil)