For David Lobenberg
Self portrait
acrylic on canvas
12 x 12 inches
acrylic on canvas
12 x 12 inches
Barbara Muir © 2009
(I did this portrait for David Lobenberg's
(I did this portrait for David Lobenberg's
June Paint Off in 2009)
You can read about it here.)
I learned that it was International Self Portrait Day today by scrolling
through my blog today. Trying to decide what to write about tonight --
I thought --super! Artists frequently have no model other than themselves.
So of course I've painted my portrait a few times. This is one of my
favourite self portraits. Steven likes it too, and it's in his office.
through my blog today. Trying to decide what to write about tonight --
I thought --super! Artists frequently have no model other than themselves.
So of course I've painted my portrait a few times. This is one of my
favourite self portraits. Steven likes it too, and it's in his office.
My self portraits never really look like me, from my point of view,
but I like this one. I am happy to have a good sense of humour, and
it's suggested here. I am so grateful to have kind, funny friends who
appreciate me.
but I like this one. I am happy to have a good sense of humour, and
it's suggested here. I am so grateful to have kind, funny friends who
appreciate me.
The year I painted this was huge for me. Lots of TV, newspaper articles, the
beginning of showing in International Art exhibitions. And I drew
Oprah live via Skype on the Oprah Winfrey show, so I also like
this portrait for the time that it captures too.
beginning of showing in International Art exhibitions. And I drew
Oprah live via Skype on the Oprah Winfrey show, so I also like
this portrait for the time that it captures too.
As for the family art. We got together and drew like crazy today. Covering
a table covered with paper with drawings. So much fun. Happy International
Portrait Day!
a table covered with paper with drawings. So much fun. Happy International
Portrait Day!
Have a loving your life day.
