HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

This is my first Christmas with my very own kitty cat 'TC' as in the cartoon Top Cat! So this year's Christmas card is inspired by him.

Merry Christmas!

A progression: from sketches, gestures to long poses.

Some portraits: When I was younger I loved to draw girls' faces then colour in make-up on them. Now I enjoy drawing portraits because I appreciate how each person's so different, original, special! 'Dolfo and Imelda Papa'/'Sharlena'/'A study of a study'

More life drawings...enjoy!

Here are some favourite photos --- 'Mike's cottage at winter'/'Angel in an orange bucket'/'A Montreal building'/'Penguins at the Biodome de Montreal'/'Fish from the Toronto zoo'/'Lynx asleep'

These are some life drawings I did over the summer.


I find that my style of drawing varies from one model to another. Some are more angular rather than meaty. Others just cater to a more cartoony style.


That's why I find it so exciting to go to life drawing class. I never know what I'll come out with at the end.

My name is Ruth Ramirez. I have been working as a Storyboard Artist on a number of animated and live-action productions in and around Toronto for the past eight years.

I am also a Classically-trained singer. I received my Grade 10 Voice with Hounors from the Royal Conservatory of Music. I performed on stage with the Royal Opera Canada for two seasons; have been involved in competitions in both Peel and Kiwanis Music Festivals; sang at cafe's around Mississauga; while consistently being a member of the Philippine Choral Society, a non-profit organization that's taken me all over Ontario and the US to perform concerts for charity.

Lately I have been busying myself with other hobbies including photography, creating greeting cards, invitations, programmes and gifts. I have also been helping out in putting together the Noogies Creek comic strip for your online viewing pleasure!

I appreciate any comments you may have on my postings. Please send me an email at ruthieramirez@hotmail.com Thank You!