Monday, December 4, 2023

The 4th thing I learned again -- art makes people happy!

 

India taking a selfie with her
portrait Stepping into the light.
Photo
Barbara Muir © 2022
Painting:
Stepping into the light
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 24 inches
Barbara Muir © 2022

One of my favourite photos from last year (20220 was this one of India
Morgan.  Her delight and exuberance when I delivered the
her portrait to her mother, the amazing artist Georgia Fullerton
was a sweet treat.  (India is also an exceptional artist -- but so
far she hasn't posted her work.)

What a great feeling it is for an artist -- to make people happy.
It's an over the moon joy let me tell you.  Thank you to India for
sending me photos, and talking to me on Zoom. That's how I 
got
this painting done. 

Artists have trouble recognizing that what they do makes a 
difference in the world.  Making one collector happy is a solid
valid contribution.  So for my artist friends out there -- worrying
about your work -- create it, enjoy it, and realize that the right people
are 
going to love it, and cherish it.

Have a loving your life day.

2 comments:

Evelyn Oldroyd - painter said...

I love this selfieand the painting is gorgeous. I can see why India must have been over the moon about it❣️❣️❣️ Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the creation of art❣️❣️❣️

Barbara Muir said...

That was a lovely moment. I hope to paint India again.
She was a great and kind model.

Happy Holidays,

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

Portrait Artist

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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!