Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Reading for pleasure


This painting is one of a number I've done of people reading.
One of the subjects I teach is English, and it makes me sad that
only 20% of Canadians read for their own enjoyment. Another sad stat is that 43% of Canadians are functionally illiterate.
Since I broke my ankle, my visitors have all brought reading material (they've also brought me flowers -- how lovely). So I'm thinking about all of the people who are restricted
physically like I am who can't disappear into the pages of a really
good book. It makes me realize how incredibly lucky I am.

This is a painting called "Girl Reading." The model was the
beautiful Claudia. It's a big painting 3 ft. x 4 ft., and I like the mood.

Have a reading-and-loving-it night

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I paint and draw on commission and for shows. To commission a portrait, or purchase one of my paintings please contact me at: barbara.muir@sympatico.ca
A major highlight in my career? Drawing Oprah Winfrey live via Skype for her show "Where in the Skype are you? Galleries: Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto, Canada. The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York City. Gallery at the Porch Door, Kingston, Canada. Your positive comments on this blog mean the world to me. I'd love to hear from you!