Liz Ruest
@lizruest.com
Artist, editor, reader.
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Oh, hey, I’m offering a collage workshop in Everett (WA) in January. Last time I did this, someone called it “new aged twaddle” but then admitted it was quite accurate for them despite not wanting it to be. I don’t know if that’s a ringing endorsement or not but the discussion time is quite fun!
Intuitive Collage — Schack Art Center
www.schack.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Oh, hey, I’m offering a collage workshop in Everett (WA) in January. Last time I did this, someone called it “new aged twaddle” but then admitted it was quite accurate for them despite not wanting it to be. I don’t know if that’s a ringing endorsement or not but the discussion time is quite fun!
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Atmospheric river as art inspiration:
#creativeprocess #artblog #JoyfulMakingInPerilousTimes
open.substack.com/pub/carlynya...
#creativeprocess #artblog #JoyfulMakingInPerilousTimes
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We're soaking in it
Fibre artwork drowning in metaphors
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Atmospheric river as art inspiration:
#creativeprocess #artblog #JoyfulMakingInPerilousTimes
open.substack.com/pub/carlynya...
#creativeprocess #artblog #JoyfulMakingInPerilousTimes
open.substack.com/pub/carlynya...
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Since being announced Monday, the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ name of the new bridge joining Surrey and New Westminster — stal̓əw̓asəm — has drawn a wave of social media criticism. @rjjago.bsky.social reports.
The Fascinating History Ignored by Critics of a Bridge’s New Name | The Tyee
In 1808, a Kwantlen man saved the life of Simon Fraser. The Pattullo Bridge’s replacement will stand as testament.
thetyee.ca
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Since being announced Monday, the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ name of the new bridge joining Surrey and New Westminster — stal̓əw̓asəm — has drawn a wave of social media criticism. @rjjago.bsky.social reports.
I’m delighted to have work at Outsiders & Others in Vancouver: a contribution to Postcards at the Edge, opening today, and a small selection of cards. Come see postcards from around the world and support this worthwhile art space, through December 20. More here: www.lizruest.com/2025/2025-po...
Show: Postcards from the Edge | l i z ruest
Art, mailed from around the world to Vancouver: come see!
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December 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’m delighted to have work at Outsiders & Others in Vancouver: a contribution to Postcards at the Edge, opening today, and a small selection of cards. Come see postcards from around the world and support this worthwhile art space, through December 20. More here: www.lizruest.com/2025/2025-po...
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What if, and I know this is wild, what if we didn’t play Christmas music in every retail or customer-facing space for six straight weeks?
December 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What if, and I know this is wild, what if we didn’t play Christmas music in every retail or customer-facing space for six straight weeks?
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What an adventure today has been!
misty.granades.com/2025/09/16/i...
#ThinkingAboutMaking #MakingThings #ArtYear #OnlyBeautifulThings
#ArtJournal #ArtBook #Collage #CollageMaker #AbstractWatercolor
misty.granades.com/2025/09/16/i...
#ThinkingAboutMaking #MakingThings #ArtYear #OnlyBeautifulThings
#ArtJournal #ArtBook #Collage #CollageMaker #AbstractWatercolor
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What an adventure today has been!
misty.granades.com/2025/09/16/i...
#ThinkingAboutMaking #MakingThings #ArtYear #OnlyBeautifulThings
#ArtJournal #ArtBook #Collage #CollageMaker #AbstractWatercolor
misty.granades.com/2025/09/16/i...
#ThinkingAboutMaking #MakingThings #ArtYear #OnlyBeautifulThings
#ArtJournal #ArtBook #Collage #CollageMaker #AbstractWatercolor
See? Getting trickier! But wow is my brain spinning up on this...
CALL FOR ART: I am organizing an exhibition and publication devoted to Confrontage, a style of collage art. Although it sounds a lot like confrontation, the basis and intent of the work is more about matchmaking and connection. Also, no entry fee. Deadlines are in March 2026.
28: Confrontage — Special Agent Collage Collective
www.specialagentcollagecollective.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
See? Getting trickier! But wow is my brain spinning up on this...
Those missions over at @specialagentcollagecollective.com are getting trickier. Here's my take on Mission 21: Why Art? Basically, the potential for dopamine each time I create. Apply here with your take, by the end of the year: www.specialagentcollagecollective.com/missions/21-...
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Those missions over at @specialagentcollagecollective.com are getting trickier. Here's my take on Mission 21: Why Art? Basically, the potential for dopamine each time I create. Apply here with your take, by the end of the year: www.specialagentcollagecollective.com/missions/21-...
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As a bonus, here’s the Cree keyboard Jon designed
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
As a bonus, here’s the Cree keyboard Jon designed
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Seattle’s First Thursday brought rain and the debut of my Extinction Chandelier at the Window Gallery at Shift—dozens of pit-fired ceramic monarch cocoons reflecting on transformation and loss. On view through November at 310 S Washington St.
#SeattleArtWalk #ShiftGallery
#SeattleArtWalk #ShiftGallery
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Seattle’s First Thursday brought rain and the debut of my Extinction Chandelier at the Window Gallery at Shift—dozens of pit-fired ceramic monarch cocoons reflecting on transformation and loss. On view through November at 310 S Washington St.
#SeattleArtWalk #ShiftGallery
#SeattleArtWalk #ShiftGallery
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One of the cheapest & best things we can do for society is cleaning the air in public buildings.
Making sure it is fresh & properly filtered would limit exposure & reduce infections.
It would save lives, protect everyone, & reduce hospital use.
Making sure it is fresh & properly filtered would limit exposure & reduce infections.
It would save lives, protect everyone, & reduce hospital use.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
One of the cheapest & best things we can do for society is cleaning the air in public buildings.
Making sure it is fresh & properly filtered would limit exposure & reduce infections.
It would save lives, protect everyone, & reduce hospital use.
Making sure it is fresh & properly filtered would limit exposure & reduce infections.
It would save lives, protect everyone, & reduce hospital use.
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the wild ocean in a stone wall
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
the wild ocean in a stone wall
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Bestselling author Louise Penny on her latest book “The Black Wolf”: “The best fiction plays with reality. You want it to be believable.”🐺📚
‘The Best Fiction Plays with Reality’ | The Tyee
Louise Penny talks about her new book ‘The Black Wolf,’ politics and why human decency still matters. A Tyee interview.
thetyee.ca
October 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Bestselling author Louise Penny on her latest book “The Black Wolf”: “The best fiction plays with reality. You want it to be believable.”🐺📚
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Newest addition to the bucket list:
Artists Janet Cardiff and Georges Bures Miller have left the limelight of the big cities and set up an amazing exhibition of their interactive multi-media works deep in the middle of British Columbia. Definitely worth the journey!
makingandmeaning.substack.com/p/a-voice-a-...
#Canadianart
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#Canadianart
A Voice, A Song, A Dream
Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse
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October 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Newest addition to the bucket list:
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This is all I put on a resume.
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
This is all I put on a resume.
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"It's a good start"
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
"I'm correcting your grammar"
"I'm correcting your grammar"
No fee, I'm afraid.
October 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"It's a good start"
What an utter delight this book is! How did it take me this long to find it?
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
Maidens who caught a glimpse of her glory were blessed by enchantment they would never forget. Bu...
app.thestorygraph.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
What an utter delight this book is! How did it take me this long to find it?
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
So good!
Today I talk to Bridget Everett about Somebody Somewhere, facing her grief, the cabaret scene, dead animals. gets deep. Fun. Listen up! wtfpod.com
WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
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September 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So good!
Hey #Vancouver folks: the artists who open their studios every #FirstSaturday are in a show together. At long last, that now means me too!
Come by Parker St Studios this weekend or next, for an art show of over 3 dozen artists, almost 100 pieces.
Details: www.lizruest.com/2025/show-fs...
Come by Parker St Studios this weekend or next, for an art show of over 3 dozen artists, almost 100 pieces.
Details: www.lizruest.com/2025/show-fs...
Show: First Saturday Artists | l i z ruest
Vancouver artists showing together: come join us!
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September 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Hey #Vancouver folks: the artists who open their studios every #FirstSaturday are in a show together. At long last, that now means me too!
Come by Parker St Studios this weekend or next, for an art show of over 3 dozen artists, almost 100 pieces.
Details: www.lizruest.com/2025/show-fs...
Come by Parker St Studios this weekend or next, for an art show of over 3 dozen artists, almost 100 pieces.
Details: www.lizruest.com/2025/show-fs...
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Anyone in the UK, preferably a librarian or library worker recognize this poster? At the bottom it says “Library Association Poster”
September 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Anyone in the UK, preferably a librarian or library worker recognize this poster? At the bottom it says “Library Association Poster”
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Rock and roll can never die, Neil Young once wrote. 🎶
Neil Young and the Holy Grail for Record Collectors | The Tyee
Before the legend, there were Winnipeg’s the Squires. On the eve of his Burnaby concerts, a look way back.
thetyee.ca
September 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Rock and roll can never die, Neil Young once wrote. 🎶
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@studioegallery in Seattle. Sept.6-Oct.6. Artist reception Sept.13
September 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
@studioegallery in Seattle. Sept.6-Oct.6. Artist reception Sept.13
I’m thinking about time, on several fronts, it seems. I started reading Jenny Odell’s “Saving Time” app.thestorygraph.com/books/9e1f89..., and wow, is it going deep straightaway!
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell
We are living on the wrong clock, and it is destroying us. The New York Times bestselling author ...
app.thestorygraph.com
August 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m thinking about time, on several fronts, it seems. I started reading Jenny Odell’s “Saving Time” app.thestorygraph.com/books/9e1f89..., and wow, is it going deep straightaway!
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙