Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Keep going

 



Wonderful news
Watercolour and marker
on watercolour paper
9 x 11 inches
Barbara Muir © Revised 2025
went home from the Off The Wall show
SOLD 

Austin Kleon is coming out with a new book soon, and I recommend
reading everything he's written about creativity. The book Keep
Going
 (see link attached to his name) would be ideal for the present
moment, when the news seems to be more horrific daily.  As an artist
painting in my studio I do feel powerless about the famine and murderous
war in Gaza, and now the U.S. Israeli war involving the whole middle
east -- which seems beyond insane. It feels like we've learned nothing.

But as artists we do have a purpose.  Mine is to highlight the beauty and
joy and kindness I see. That's pretty simple, and some people would
think simplistic.  But that's it. If we are not living in a war zone we
are lucky. 

Have a loving your life day!

No comments:

Portrait Artist

My photo
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!