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A little about me...
Ruth Slater is a contemporary artist living and working on the west coast of Bute. From her purpose-built studio, she creates truly unique works of art across various media, inspired by the stunning natural surroundings and her love of animals. Ruth’s art seeks to capture the elusive essence and personality of her subjects, bringing them to life with depth and character.
Living on Bute with her husband, two children, and a collection of animals, Ruth’s work is deeply influenced by her environment. Her love for the natural world shines through in her artwork, which often features animals and landscapes. In addition to her original works, Ruth also specializes in illustration, collaborating with clients to turn their ideas into reality.
One of her most cherished artistic experiences was sitting on the beach to draw with Darcey Bussell, a moment captured in a short film. Each piece Ruth creates tells a unique story, which she shares with her audience through her social media platforms. This version highlights your name and adds some flow while keeping the personal touch of your artistic journey.
For commissions and illustration work, please get in touch.
Ruth Slater Artist in the studio
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Testimonials
Ruth has worked on numerous commissions for us including a wonderful illustrated map of the grounds of Kames, illustrations of native flora and fauna and even some mythical fairies & dragons. Ruth creates beautiful, detailed work and has an incredible gift of bringing her subjects to life on the page. We look forward to working with Ruth in future and would highly recommend her to future clients.
Nicole, for Kames Castle Cottages
I have worked with Ruth on a wide range of collaborative projects over the past 15 years. Whether she is designing and delivering children’s art workshops, or creating arresting images for a range of different purposes, Ruth works in a way which is thoughtful, engaging and imaginative. The process is as important as the product, and with Ruth, you can guarantee that both will be of the highest quality.
Dorothy,
I first worked with Ruth when I commissioned wirework drawings from her for my wedding stationery range. These continue to be my most popular wedding designs. I have since worked with her on numerous design projects. She is the person I go to for any illustration work I am involved in, not only for her incredible talent as an artist/illustrator, but because her professionalism is second to none; she is approachable, takes time to understand the brief, and always delivers exactly what you ask for to your timescale.
AniMac Design
Working with Ruth has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her talent and creativity truly shine through in every aspect of her work. When I approached her for a bespoke welcome card for my business, I had a vision in mind, but Ruth exceeded my expectations.
I provided Ruth with some photographs of my cottage and an idea of the kind of image I had in mind, and allowed her be as creative as she wanted. She kept me updated throughout the process with draft sketches and giving me the opportunity to make any changes.
Ruth’s attention to detail in each element of her designs means that she captures the very essence of the subject she is painting. The final illustration was a gorgeous watercolour, which not only serves as a beautiful representation of my business, but also provides my guests with a lovely personal touch when they arrive to begin their holiday on Bute. The fact that Ruth is a local artist is also an added bonus.
I couldn't be happier with the result.
Alison, Seaview Cottage
The Mount Stuart Trust has worked with Ruth Slater Artist on a variety of bespoke projects in recent years. When commissioning new artwork for our Courtyard Café area, Ruth responded to our ideas and created designs which captured the very essence of our field to fork ethos. Ruth’s passion for the natural landscape and connection to Bute comes through strongly in her art, and we are proud to display these pieces at Mount Stuart.
Louisa Davidson, Mount Stuart House
Working with Ruth is always a pleasure. She goes above and beyond to complete the brief and always surpasses our expectations. We have used her work to expand our Distillery shop and create a captivating range of gifts that our customers love. Ruth’s use of colour really brings the picture to life and makes it standout for marketing and promotion.
Rhona, Isle of Bute Distillery