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Portrait artist -- I paint and draw portraits on commission, from life and using Skype visuals. One of the most exciting moments in my career was drawing Oprah Winfrey live via Skype during the taping of her TV show "Where in the Skype are you?" To commission a portrait, or purchase one of my paintings please contact me at: barbara.muir@sympatico.ca Galleries: Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York City

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Quick -- Draw!



So much fun talking
Skype drawing
HB pencil on bond paper
6 x 9 inches
Barbara Muir 2010

Hi everyone,

I had a great afternoon at school today, but
I am super zonked tonight. So... I am trying
to take my own advice and get to bed on time
to get up for my very early class. In honour of
that idea I did this little drawing for you of
a friend talking to me on Skype. I must
admit that's a cool medium. What you see
is what I could see on my screen.

Have a very Happy Thursday.

8 comments:

LeSan said...

Happy Thursday Barbara! :-)
Your friedn would be very pleased with your drawing. You made her glow.

Gwen Bell said...

Now how on Earth do you manage to portray the reflection of the monitor in pencil? It's hard enough when there is color to work with. Very nice! I can feel the joyful exchange you two were having.

Melinda said...

Nice job, Barbara! You've really captured the expression of someone "skyping" with you and it's a lovely drawing of a beautiful artist.

Barbara M. said...

Hi LeSan,

I hope you noticed my restrained use of colour in this one. That was for you.

Take care,

Barbara

Barbara M. said...

Hi Gwen,

I'm glad you like it. Which one are you in Carol Marine's class photos? I was trying to find you. I'm glad you get a happy feeling from this.

xoxoxoxoBarbara

Barbara M. said...

Hi Melinda,

Of course I want to do a whole bunch more of this. I'm having dreams and letting them sift through my consciousness. So? New computer any time soon?

You are too wonderful. Love the canyon.

xoxoxoxoxoxBarbara

cohen labelle said...

Hi Barbara
This quickie is terrific! It sparkles!
xoxoxoxoxo
Marcia

Barbara M. said...

Hi Marcia,

You are too too kind. Thank you. It wasn't all that quick. Glad it sparkles. I've decided that drawing is completely unfathomable. I am not even remotely sure how it works. But
you do it beautifully young woman.

XOBarbara