Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Palmer now resides in Calgary, Canada. While her primary influence is spiritual, based in Christianity; her art is also influenced by the richness of Manet's impressionist works and what she deems the "colorful play and balance" of Kandinsky's. Like Kandinsky, for whom spiritual influences counted heavily, there's a certain intentional separation with Palmer's art that allows viewers to participate in creating the artwork. The disunion is repaired when the painted form connects to the viewer's soul.

Ruth's works are extremely popular in print, particularly in the design market and hospitality industry. Her paintings and digital renderings can be enjoyed in many hotels and corporate offices worldwide. In 2008 Ruth was commissioned to create a collection for installation on one of Pullmantur's new cruise ships and one of her best-selling pieces "Luscious Red" can be found in the latest release of "The Spirituality Of Sex" by Wood Lake Publishing - a Canadian Christian Publisher. An in-depth interview with Ruth can be found in the July 2010 issue of the Egyptian lifestyle magazine ASK.

Original paintings are currently in private collections throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, England and Scandinavia.