Warm Light, Cool Shadows: The Life and Art of Ruth Van Sickle Ford by Nancy Smith Hopp

From the rear dust jacket: Nancy Hopp has done what Ruth Van Sickle Ford counseled in the mid-twentieth century when she said "If a woman has the desire to do something, she should do it." Not always an easy thing to do unless, like Nancy, you have admired a remarkable woman since childhood and recognized that her story needs to be told. With this first book about accomplished artist, teacher and business owner Ruth Ford, Nancy contributes to the cultural history of the Midwest and thereby changes the way we see the future. -- Channy Lyons, Illinois Women Artists Project From inside the dust jacket: This book culminates seven years of research into the artistic passion, colorful personality, and effective teaching style of Ruth Van Sickle Ford. Only by studying her entire life and whole body of artwork will you begin to understand the impact Ruth had on the art world and students of art in the last century. Because Ruth had teachers and peers of the highest caliber, she demanded