tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post1527319003962265590..comments2024-03-15T22:49:18.381-07:00Comments on Barbara Muir Paints: The source of inspirationBarbara Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-3283450128965835512009-10-21T01:26:03.371-07:002009-10-21T01:26:03.371-07:00Wow, Barbara, you really are a master in capturing...Wow, Barbara, you really are a master in capturing people's expressions! Everything you've said about her is visible in this great portrait!! Glad you found some time to rest!Liza Hirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024630462493582644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-73291538522544526472009-10-17T06:56:54.458-07:002009-10-17T06:56:54.458-07:00You've captured her strength and exuberance we...You've captured her strength and exuberance well. I feel so much the same about what drives me--pure pleasure and the challenge of finding and conveying it. <br /><br />We think we're having wonderfully cool weather in Austin, and it's 59 F right now...I suppose that's warm to you all!julie davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559836743365482675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-84420618126814667702009-10-16T21:38:08.330-07:002009-10-16T21:38:08.330-07:00Hi Melinda,
I was thinking about you today drivin...Hi Melinda,<br /><br />I was thinking about you today driving to school past trees in every colour of orange, red and yellow against the purest blue sky, with green grass all around, and I wondered if you'd ever seen fall. For Canadians in this part of the country it's a poignant beauty because winter follows so swiftly on its heels, but wow fall if something I wouldn't want to miss,<br />even when it's cold.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-15290689709859533842009-10-16T21:35:09.301-07:002009-10-16T21:35:09.301-07:00Hi Gwen,
The girl is a girl who commands a room, ...Hi Gwen,<br /><br />The girl is a girl who commands a room, not intentionally, but because she is so striking, intelligent and funny. I think she's fabulous.<br /><br />I did love the movie. My head is still buzzing with it.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-11786907014704561332009-10-16T21:33:10.789-07:002009-10-16T21:33:10.789-07:00Hi Nicki,
I think I told you that I dreamt about ...Hi Nicki,<br /><br />I think I told you that I dreamt about your water paintings last night. I want to ask you what you do. We'll have to write. In my dream I saw a progression, like a series of snapshots. It was awesome. I just love your work.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-58708611487117379672009-10-16T21:31:31.062-07:002009-10-16T21:31:31.062-07:00Hi Laura,
I'm glad you can see it. Just look...Hi Laura,<br /><br />I'm glad you can see it. Just looking at her picture made me happy. I've done a couple of paintings of her from one day of posing. Yes "that little engine".<br />Well I'm not kidding. I guess I'm shallow, but I just want to have fun.<br />I'll work like a maniac if it's fun.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-59114245517164163642009-10-16T21:10:44.421-07:002009-10-16T21:10:44.421-07:00Oh, I'm so glad you had a restful day. Sounds ...Oh, I'm so glad you had a restful day. Sounds wonderful!<br /><br />I really like the way you've rendered this young lady's eyes and expression. You have such a confident way of allowing the paint to speak exactly what you and the sitter are feeling. Very well done!<br /><br />Those are brilliant flowers, too. Wow, what cold you're getting. It's weird because our region will be getting hot tomorrow--about 100 degrees (37.77 Celsius)!! The heat can be just as rough as too much cold, don't you think?Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-75783313709508867392009-10-16T14:41:54.679-07:002009-10-16T14:41:54.679-07:00Such a delightful portrait, no doubt, of a delight...Such a delightful portrait, no doubt, of a delightful girl!<br /><br />Didn't you love "The Informant"? You know it had to be true because no one could make that stuff up. Hilarious!<br /><br />Hope you have a relaxing weekend!Gwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-37035869632517287172009-10-16T09:54:32.432-07:002009-10-16T09:54:32.432-07:00Hi Barbara,
This is a wonderful portrait... and s...Hi Barbara,<br /><br />This is a wonderful portrait... and she does look like she enjoys life. I like how you handle her hair and the twinkle in her eye. I also love the drawing of your couch and found that story amusing. <br /><br />It is always a treat to read your blog and see your work. You have such a genuine spirit of kindness and joy that comes through in both. <br /><br />Hope you are well,<br />NickiNickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-41083751942549951632009-10-16T09:17:23.004-07:002009-10-16T09:17:23.004-07:00The young woman's exuberance shows in your pai...The young woman's exuberance shows in your painting!<br />I like the idea of finding the "engine that drives me"! I'm going to think about that!!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999450626008299190noreply@blogger.com