Record #:

6702

Author(s):

Sauls, Miriam

Abstract:

Ruth Russell Williams of Henderson relies on her memory of a rural upbringing as the source and inspiration for her paintings. Williams, who never had any formal art instruction, began painting some thirty years ago “as a way to try something new.” Her work has been compared by some to that of Grandma Moses. Williams's work is much in demand, and large originals can sell for $6,000. Television shows buy prints to use on their sets; a Mazda commercial featured one; and a recently published book, FORTY ACRES AND A MULE, will feature a painting on the cover.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 72 Issue 1, June 2004, p102-105, il, por

Subject(s):

African American women artists--Henderson; Williams, Ruth Russell; Folk artists--Henderson