Saturday, January 23, 2021

The world of babies


The Happiest Girl
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 24 inches
Barbara Muir © 2019
SOLD 

It seems that in the world of the friends I know there are suddenly a lot
of babies. How wonderful! It’s a scary time to be having a baby, and yet
so many people I know – friends' children, former students, people
I know in my neighbourhood are having children. What a delight!

I came upon the picture of this baby who I finished painting just over a
year ago when I was going through my files.  I really love the painting.
I love everything about it – the colour the design, the confidence of the
baby, and her little friend. 

When you work on a commission, you don’t always see it clearly right
away when it's completed. Much as I love doing commissions, and I do,
there’s a different level of pressure in creating something for someone else,
especially when it’s a portrait of a family member. And a baby is vitally
significant in the family as the newest person – always a miracle.

I'm delighted that the client who commissioned the portrait was very 
happy with it.  She has a large family, and I have painted quite a few of
their babies.  

Wishing you a wonderful safe, and healthy rest of the weekend.

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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!