tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post205405929948728205..comments2024-03-28T18:46:10.214-07:00Comments on Barbara Muir Paints: Not dumbing down for artBarbara Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-16852319653850371872010-11-21T22:13:51.832-08:002010-11-21T22:13:51.832-08:00The composition, colors, and abstraction here is w...The composition, colors, and abstraction here is wonderful. I sometimes will wake up in the morning and see fantastic morning light hitting something in the room or before going to sleep see the moonlight or night light illuminating something. I always say to myself, "I need to paint that" and never have...but...looks to me that you have and very successfully, I might add!David Lobenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550343255310931339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-47259894867129434182010-11-18T22:21:24.820-08:002010-11-18T22:21:24.820-08:00Hi Jan,
Yes it was the CBC program I was listeni...Hi Jan, <br /><br />Yes it was the CBC program I was listening to, it might have been radio noon. Alyson Stanfield has certainly taught me that if artists were identical to art buyers we'd have no explaining to do. But as artists we have an obligation to let the interested art buying public understand what we're up to. <br /><br />Robert Genn had the great idea a few years back of posting the story of each painting beside the painting. When I have time I do that now, and I find that it's a very popular practice with people coming to see the work. It gives them something to do, plus a deeper connection to the work. Plus those little stories are always in accessible language. <br /><br />I've exhibited with quite a few artists who get the party idea, super food, up beat music, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We've had some wonderful parties with art as the excuse, and also the cause for celebrating.<br /><br />Thanks for your insightful comment. I love your work. I checked it out. It's wonderful.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-72274139860438251742010-11-16T23:10:06.994-08:002010-11-16T23:10:06.994-08:00Hey Barbara my curiosity was piqued after reading ...Hey Barbara my curiosity was piqued after reading you on Shelia V's blog so had to investigate--glad I did! I've had a lovely time here and will be back--for your art AND your writing--quite like the above image.<br /><br />Interesting topic re art speak and was it the CBC interview you were referring to? you are so right re the artist blog..but an artist statement that isn't over the top does help those of us who don't initially 'get' the work --especially with limited time to view the work. I know I like to understand a little about the progress/process. <br /><br />Having said that, as a partner in an artist run gallery i do have to admit that on occasion I get a wee bit tired of patrons wanting another piece of me IE 'tell me about your work'--haven't I already poured enough of me into that painting? so on those days i am happy my statement is posted.<br /><br />I think people are fascinated by the process of art-making and yes, unfortunately intimidated..i mean, if I as an artist am intimidated by other artists I can only imagine how scary it can be for the generally sane masses!<br /><br />So i really did like the idea mentioned in the radio interview re how to get new visitors into a gallery--treat them like guests at a party!<br />sorry to ramble but it is such an interesting topic..thanks for putting it out thereJan Yates, SCA, Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699517511325366933noreply@blogger.com