About

Portrait of Artist in blue hat in front of bee painting

T. Ruth Westfern is an oil painter, macro photographer, and outdoor enthusiast based in Oregon. She is passionate about the connection between vast landscapes and the tiny flora and fauna residing there.

An emerging artist who started oil painting in her late thirties, Westfern draws inspiration from her time in nature and in remembering that she wanted to be an artist when she grew up. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Oregon Society of Artists, Jeanette Best Gallery, and the Elsinore Gallery.