Ruth Hook Colby

Profile Updated: December 12, 2009
Residing In: Nokomis, FL USA
Spouse/Partner: Bob Colby, class of '53, "definately a keeper" after 50+ years
Homepage: www.hookcolbyart.com
Occupation: pastel artist and teacher
Children: Three delightful and diverse children
Cynthia, Jeff and Caryn

Three great grandchildren
Yes! Attending Reunion
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Ruth’s love for her family and her art are all encompassing………

She has worked in pastel for the last 15 years after trying other mediums. Her abstract and impressionistic interpretations have won acclaim with numerous awards nationally and internationally. She has attained signature membership with both the Southeastern Pastel Society and the Degas Pastel Society. An important honor was receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from The Bradford Alumni Assoc. and also being included in the “Best of America, Pastel Artists and Artisans 2007". She is also a pastel instructor at the Venice Art Center and the Colleen Cassidy Gallery in Sarasota and is represented by the Katharine Butler Gallery in Towles Court, Sarasota, FL.





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