Ruddy’s portrait of writer Bruce Pascoe was an Archibald finalist in 2020. Image Facebook Craig Ruddy
Byron Bay Hinterland artist Craig Ruddy has died this week at age 53 from complications due to COVID-19. He had tested positive to the virus a few weeks ago.
Ruddy had a free expressive style of painting and drawing, favouring over-scale dramatic portraits and figuration, as well as rich abstract landscapes.
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