"Juniper Joan" oil and acrylic 2015
Libby Carruth relocated to Portland in 2003 after receiving her BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design in her home state of Ohio. Formally trained as an illustrator, and raised in the home of a sculptor, Libby has always been interested in both 2D and sculptural methods. She approaches her work with a focus on composition and expression, and believes that an understanding of both sculpture and drawing is invaluable to an artist.
Libby has illustrated over a dozen children's books and has sculpted monuments and miniatures with, and on behalf of, many renowned artists. She enjoys the variety of a wide array of projects and has no intention of narrowing her focus to any one style or medium. Libby is a proud mother, an obsessive gardener, and an avid motorcycle enthusiast.