Ruth is a versatile artist, proficient in pastel, watercolor, graphics and acrylic. She also has a strong interest in and talent for photography, recently wining a national award from Kodak who displayed her work nationally. Her paintings deal with all subjects from impressionistic landscapes to realistic portraits, both full of light and life. Ruth has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Masters of Art Education from Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. All her postgraduate work was done at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She has worked as a fashion illustrator at a department store, in Creative Services at the Abilene Reporter News; she has been a cartoonist and a court room artist.

Ruth has a gift of portraiture and figure drawing; she loves capturing the spirit and personality of children. “Children are an artist’s dream subjects, and with 15 grandchildren, I am blessed with great models,” says Jackson.

Ruth is a member and artist-in-residence at the Center for Contemporary Arts. She is a well-known teacher in the Abilene and area community, having taught at Abilene Christian University, Cisco Junior College and in the Center for Contemporary Arts’ ARTREACH program since its inception. This program takes art to the aged, disabled and disadvantaged. She especially excels in working with special needs children. Ruth feels that this is a God given gift and is thankful to share it with others.