Wednesday, February 24, 2021

In praise of small

I'd like that please!
Acrylic on watercolour paper
4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches
Barbara Muir © 

I've noticed that some of my favourite artists occasionally do small
work.  Working at a small size is a great way of getting into gear,
and figuring things out.  I love large art. I love walking into a 
gallery, and being overwhelmed, and awed by a massive piece of
artwork.  But in the continued practice, sometimes small is good
too. 

I found this sweet portrait of my son Sam today -- he was such a
kind boy, and my available model for years.  Would I work the 
same way on a large piece?  I'm not sure.  I could include more
in the background, and maybe even another person.  But I love
this.  I love the cardinal, which was and is one of my favourite
birds -- a symbol of happiness for me.

Have a working on whatever size of art pleases you at the
moment.  


2 comments:

Evelyn Oldroyd - painter said...

I love this. So sweet. ❤️❤️❤️❣️

Barbara Muir said...

Thank you Evelyn,

I do too. The sneakers, the pose all take me back to my two sons'
childhood. I loved it.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

Portrait Artist

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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!