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08/10/2026

This is my first time participating in a show at Drunken Monkey, 444 North Bumby Ave, Milk District, Orlando. The opening for, “Monkeys & Coffee” , curated by Heidi Kniesl, is this Tuesday, 8/11 at 6PM. My piece is inspired by a painting by my friend Kelly Plummer, a diver in a coffee mug, that has hung in our kitchen for many years.

‘Chimp Java’ is 8 inches by 8 inches, acrylics on canvas.

Come on out and support your local artists! All art is for sale, and very reasonably priced.

08/08/2026

This month’s art show at the Falcon, curated by Heidi Kneisl is, ‘Nomz’. My piece is inspired by a painting by my friend Kelly Plummer, a diver in a coffee mug, that has hung in our kitchen for many years. Capuchin monkey diver in a coffee mug is 8 inches by 8 inches, acrylics on canvas.

The opening is tonight, Saturday, 8/8 at the Falcon Bar and Gallery, 819 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801. Come on out and support your local artists!

12/05/2025

The first four paintings in my 2026 Year of the Horse Series will be on display at the Falcon Bar & Gallery, 819 E. Washington St, Orlando. The opening is this Saturday at 8PM. All art is by local artists and priced at below $100 for this show.

‘2026 Fire Horse’
Four paintings, each sized 6 inches by 6 inches
Acrylic paint on canvas

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11/03/2025

The next group show curated by Kneisl is “Magick” at the Falcon Bar, 819 E. Washington St, Orlando. It opens next Saturday, November 8th at 8PM.

Come see the latest in my, “2025: Year of the Snake” Series:
‘Magick Boleskine House with Gwazi as Loch Ness Monster’

Acrylic on canvas wrapped board
Thrifted frame embellished with crackle and identification plate
8 inch x 8 inch octagon

Inspiration:
Aleister Crowley, English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, novelist, mountaineer and painter, owned Boleskine House on the shore of Loch Ness in Scotland. Gwazi, an ultra mel okeetee corn snake owned by Kirsten’s friend Caroline, is featured as the Loch Ness monster.

10/04/2025

My latest piece, ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Snake will be in the ‘Recycled Art Show’ curated by Heidi Kneisl, at The Falcon Bar, 819 E. Washington Street, Orlando which opens tonight at 8PM!

Dimensions: 13 inch diameter with 3 inch depth bas-relief elements

Medium: acrylic paint and sharpie applied to recycled, repurposed cardboard and packaging materials, reused plastic Target bag ‘snakeskin’, recycled wire and colored embroidery thread tongue.

09/29/2025

So honored to be featured by Golden Paint Works:
https://www.goldenpaintworks.com/mural-theme-kirsten-ruhs/
I am loving using Golden Paint Works Mural&Theme, and I'm happy to share my enthusiasm for this line of paint as well as this line of work! 😊

My high school art teacher once told me, “You can’t deny your art. If you do, it will fight its way out of you.” That wisdom has stayed with me throughout my career.

09/04/2025

It's not, 'Snakes on a Plane', it's 'Snakes on the Brain'! The next three paintings in my '2025: Year of the Snake' series! Acrylic paint on canvas, crackle with elmer's glue, 12 inches x 12 inches.

07/19/2025

My latest piece, 'Golden Paint Works Fluid Fluorescent Color Chart Python', dimensions: 7 inches x 36 inches, medium: Golden Paint Works Fluid Fluorescent Acrylic Paints mixed with Golden Paint Works Mural & Theme Acrylic Paints on masonite, will be a part of the, 'Blacklight Sell Out' Art Show atThe Falcon Bar in Orlando. The show will be on for the next month. All of the pieces will be painted in blacklight reactive paint. The opening is tonight at 8PM!

06/23/2025

This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of presenting alongside George Kidder, Senior Technical Representative of Lanco & Harris. Our topic: “Careers in Themed Entertainment and Scenic Painting/Art Direction.”

It was a rewarding experience—our presentation was met with great enthusiasm, and the students were genuinely curious and engaged. I brought along some samples from a recent hands-on class, as well as a few tools of the trade to give them a tangible glimpse into the craft.

Seeing a new generation excited about entering this industry—an industry that’s brought me so much fulfillment—is incredibly energizing. My journey has taken me around the globe, introduced me to inspiring and talented people, and given me lifelong connections. I’ve learned so much and continue to be inspired every day.

Thank you to George Kidder for encouraging me to do this and to Angie Duplis, Career Development and Industry Outreach Rep at Full Sail University for organizing this!

06/06/2025

Experience a group art show curated by Heidi Kneisl, celebrating the spirit, storytelling, and bold aesthetics of A24’s iconic films.

My painting, ‘A24 Snake’ will be in this show that will be held at the Falcon Bar in Orlando. The opening is June 7th at 8 PM. The exhibition will be on view all month long at The Falcon.
Audioscape by DJ S***k

Here is a link to the flyer:

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