About the Artwork

Each work is an original created by artist Ruby Allen. All paintings are on paper surfaces - watercolor paper or illustration board. "Mixed media" paintings may contain watercolor paint, acrylic paint, and collage.

About the Artist

RUBY ALLEN was born and educated in Plymouth, England and has had a fervent interest in art since childhood.  She became a serious and dedicated professional artist in 1976, working in her own inimitable, impressionistic painting style.  Watercolor is her favorite medium because it offers a formidable challenge with unique opportunity to apply her talents and creativity.

She is a member of The International Society of Artists and a Signature Member of the Watercolor Art Society – Houston (WAS-H).  Ruby has participated in many juried competitions and exhibits, winning numerous awards including 1st place in a State of Texas competition.  Her winning painting was exhibited at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and was included in a Houston calendar.  Ruby also designed a book cover for novelist William Hayes.  Her paintings are in collections throughout the United States and in many countries.

Among the many prominent artists that Ruby has studied with are Edgar Whitney, Frank Webb, Glenn Bradshaw, Morris Shubin, Carl Molono, Al Brouilette, Carole Barnes, Robert E. Wood, Maxine Masterfield, and Miles Batt.

Ruby maintains a studio and gallery in Friendswood, Texas and accepts commission requests.

Contact the artist at: rubyallenart@gmail.com