Magan Ruthke

11"x14" Acrylic on Canvas

We hiked Dolly Sods, WV and had the pleasure of the most exquisite sunsets. I'll never forget them.

4"x12" Acrylic on Canvas

One of the most surprising moments during our trip out west, a hike through the Blue Mesa in the Petrified Forest National Park. It was magical.

24"x24" Acrylic on canvas.

Mesa Verde National Park is as much spiritual as it is a natural marvel. I created this as a gift for my husband for our second wedding anniversary so he could have a lasting memory of this place while writing. The pattern is homage to the Puebloan people, the builders of the cliff dwellings that we are so lucky to still have with us.

9"x12" Acrylic on canvas

We reached Great Sand Dunes National Park on a cold, rainy day in May. The weather created stunning views and a tough camping experience but it was one that I'll never forget.

20"x24" Acrylic on Canvas

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Commission for a private home.

48"x60" Acrylic, aerosol, hand-cut stencils, and charcoal on canvas.

20"x20" Acrylic on Canvas

20"x20" Acrylic on Canvas

30"x40" Acrylic on Canvas

From my visit to Maui in 2018, this is an image from Waianapanapa State Park on the road to Hana.

12"x36" Acrylic on Canvas

4"x4" Acrylic on Canvas
2019

8"x8" Acrylic on Wood Panel

Based on my time in Maui, Hawai'i and native Polynesian Kapa patterns. Two patterns are represented: the interlocking triangles symbolizing the connection of our worlds culture and peoples and Kanaka which represent family.

8"x10" Acrylic on Wood Panel

This consists of three kapa patterns from native Hawaii. Mauna - honoring Hawaiis' mountains. Niho Ku - representing the jagged lava rock coastlines. And Kaimana - mimicking the Hawaiian night skies. The landscape in the center is Baldwin Beach, a place we spent a great deal of time wasting days away in the sand and sun.

Acrylic on Wood Panel 8"x10" *Gift to Ashley Wallace & Johnnie Hart*

Acrylic on Wood Panel 8"x10" *Gift to Ashley Wallace & Johnnie Hart*

Acrylic on Wood Panel 8"x10" *Gift to Ashley Wallace & Johnnie Hart*

Acrylic on Canvas 10"x10"

16"x40" Acrylic on Canvas

Based on my view of the sunset at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii.

16"x40" Acrylic on Canvas

Based on my view of the sunset at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii.

16"x40" Acrylic on Canvas

Based on my view of the sunset at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii.

16"x40" Acrylic on Canvas

Based on my view of the sunset at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii.

Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper 5"x5"

5"x5" Watercolor on Cold Press Paper

5"x5" Plein Air Watercolor on Cold Press Paper

A gift to my brother and his wife for their wedding, this is made from plants pressed from my bridesmaid bouquet and male monarch wings that I found in our community garden.

8"x10" Acrylic, Pressed Plants, and Collected Monarch Wing