Peggy Rubin Art

Artist’s Statement

Working as a professional writer for most of my adult years, I was always intrigued by the visual arts. But it wasn’t until a totally unexpected move to Tucson that I was inspired to take my first art class. In abstract painting, I knew at once that my soul had found what it had been looking for.

I approach each blank canvas as a potential miracle. Free from the boundaries of realism, I try to create rhythmic layers of colors, textures, shapes, and intensities that evolve into more than just a visually appealing work of art. I hope to create an emotional dynamic that reaches out not only to the senses, but most especially, to the mind and the heart.

Artist’s Bio

Peggy Rubin has had a successful career as a professional writer. In addition to working as an editor for several major publishers, she is the author of more than a dozen textbooks and a multi-national cookbook for children.

While continuing to write, Peggy enjoyed a second career as an antiques dealer. A co-owner of two antiques shops in Newport, Rhode Island, she traveled extensively to participate in antiques shows from Maine to Florida.

Peggy was inspired to explore abstract painting after moving to Tucson, Arizona, where she lives with her husband and two dogs.

Peggy is a member of CASA (Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona), SAAG (Southern Arizona Arts Guild), Paperworks, and Fine Art America. She has won numerous local awards as well as several international competitions . Her work can be seen at Tucson's SAAG Gallery in La Encantada Shopping Center, Sierra Fitness in Tucson, and in institutions and residences throughout the country.

Art Show International,
(2021)
Honorable Mentions, Landscape Category
"Reflections" and "Oasis."

The University of Arizona Museum of Art Virtual Exhibition: "Picturing 2020: A Community Reflects."
(2021)
Featured Painting "Bighorn Fire"

CASA Virtual Exhibition
(2020)
Third place "Be Happy."

10th Annual "Art Comes Alive" International Competition (September 2019)
Finalist"Change of Plans"

LightSpaceTime Open Art Exhibition (September 2019)
8th Place "Galaxy"

SAWG "Fiesta Sonora" (March 2019)
Best in Show "Ups and Downs"

Tucson Symphony Orchestra "Rhythm" (January 2019)
First Place "Block by Block"

Tucson International Airport "Destinations" (October 2018)
Second Place "Bangkok Connection"

SAWG "All Members Show" (0ctober 2018)
Award of Merit "Fantasy"

Tucson Symphony Orchestra "From Bach to Rock" (September 2018)
Second Place "Syncopation"

Murphy Gallery, St. Philip's Church (June 2018)
First Place "Go Fly a Kite"

Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery (June 2017)
People's Choice Award "Galaxy"
Second Place "Collaboration"

Habitat for Humanity
Spring Show (April 2017) Tucson, AZ
First Place "Refraction"

Northwestern Mutual Art Show 'Unity Through Art' (Feb 2017)
First Place - "Shades of Black and White"

Habitat for Humanity Fall Art Show (Nov 2016)
Best of Show - "Tangent"
Tucson, Arizona