Ruth Joyce

Ruth has been drawing her whole life, and is completely self taught. Her work focuses on punk music, passion, skating, bmxing, love, joy, determination, surfing, snowboarding, ferocity, youth and spirit. Her characters are extremely dark and unusual, but their vibrancy gives them an edge you don’t often see. The girls are awesomely powerful, and the guys fiendishly energetic.

There is very little out there that is parallel to her work, both in style and subject, which makes it unique and rare. This variety of artwork is not simply for the young, but more importantly for the young at heart.

She also has her own popular cartoon characters ‘Wuss ‘n Boots’ who are often commissioned in personalised cartoon strips or coloured paintings.

She has had several exhibitions in the last three years, including in the prestigious towns Stamford and Oakham, and a show in Waterstone’s in Leicester. Her work hangs in several local shops, both fashion and skate outlets, a restaurant and a youth centre. She also regularly receives commissions, although it must be noted that these are done in her unique style. No fluffy bunnies or pretty landscapes here!

You can contact Ruth by email at Ruth@ruthjoyce.co.uk
Her website is www.ruthjoyce.co.uk & www.myspace.com/imsurethataintlegal