tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post2543362084325963286..comments2024-03-28T18:46:10.214-07:00Comments on Barbara Muir Paints: Getting close to 1,000Barbara Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-73017503860539449902010-11-29T18:20:45.112-08:002010-11-29T18:20:45.112-08:00Hi Linny,
In my case you are the inspiration, and...Hi Linny,<br /><br />In my case you are the inspiration, and I think of you often when I paint. Someday I will see your work in person, and you'll have to drag me away because I'll just want to stare and stare.<br /><br />XOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-68302204060820304302010-11-27T19:46:47.742-08:002010-11-27T19:46:47.742-08:00Almost there! Your are a truly an inspiration, Bar...Almost there! Your are a truly an inspiration, Barbara! I remember this painting from earlier and I'm still loving the table - even more now!Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-20024073755890928472010-11-26T20:03:12.280-08:002010-11-26T20:03:12.280-08:00Hi Nicki,
And I go to your blog for the same reas...Hi Nicki,<br /><br />And I go to your blog for the same reason -- that and your magnificent paintings. These water paintings you've been putting on lately just make me sit in wonder. Wow. You go girl.<br /><br />XOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-28149993815442631152010-11-26T20:01:39.867-08:002010-11-26T20:01:39.867-08:00Hi Linda,
I'm grateful for you, for your kind...Hi Linda,<br /><br />I'm grateful for you, for your kindness and encouragement. You keep me blogging.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you. <br /><br />I hope it's a good one.<br /><br />XOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-57959473238429927312010-11-26T19:57:52.235-08:002010-11-26T19:57:52.235-08:00Hi Marcia,
I think of that journey axiom often an...Hi Marcia,<br /><br />I think of that journey axiom often and usually see it cropping up in my<br />mind when I'm on the brink of despair and feel like I'm at step 999 and not getting anywhere. But a journey of adequate exercise requires 10,000 steps, so I know I'm working on my patience daily. That's a good thing eh? As my dear friend Martha Stewart would say. Now that's a Thanksgiving dinner I'd like to experience, except I'd feel badly about avoiding the walnuts in the salad. I am so ferociously allergic that I accidentally ate one in a sandwich last night and really thought I might expire. Then I rah rahed myself back to health and here I am getting ready to paint.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxLoveBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-17231849578790295362010-11-26T19:52:13.878-08:002010-11-26T19:52:13.878-08:00Hi Edgar,
So good to see you here. Thanks so muc...Hi Edgar,<br /><br />So good to see you here. Thanks so much. Yes I like the book idea, but I think 1,001 is a bit ambitious. There is a guy here who has written a book on happiness and I think it's 1,000 reasons for joy. I'll have to look it up. They wrote him up in The Globe and Mail, and I wrote to him. He wrote me back and he was just a sweetheart -- but that book has been written. Still I am thinking about some kind of book. Maybe an art book?<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-16410885544405395972010-11-26T19:45:56.950-08:002010-11-26T19:45:56.950-08:00Hi Melinda,
I am a big believer in dreams coming ...Hi Melinda,<br /><br />I am a big believer in dreams coming true. Maybe we need an international grant system that funds our travel together. Maybe Google would fund it. The big deal of 1,000 is that it proves 365 can happen, or 400, or a book. It opens the door to more creative possibilities for all of us. Bit by bit, day by day we're making something. That is so wonderful. I love your work, and I am more grateful than I can ever adequately express for meeting you in blogland.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-47297305903150215262010-11-26T19:42:16.016-08:002010-11-26T19:42:16.016-08:00Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much. Your blog of co...Hi Elizabeth,<br /><br />Thank you so much. Your blog of course would easily produce several books. I love your bird paintings and stories, and have been thinking you probably aren't eating turkey this weekend. And there's the strength of the blogging community that here in Toronto I am wondering about you and what you've eaten for Thanksgiving. Strange but true, and also great. <br /><br />XOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-92018664940271483512010-11-26T10:50:20.284-08:002010-11-26T10:50:20.284-08:00This is a huge milestone coming up for you, Barbar...This is a huge milestone coming up for you, Barbara. I know I am certainly glad I found your blog through Edward B. Gordon's. You say you go to Mike Dooley for a boost in your positive outlook. Well, that is exactly why I come to your blog! And as a huge bonus I get to view your fabulous artwork!<br /><br />Nicki XONickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-27948416125524698712010-11-25T20:22:35.126-08:002010-11-25T20:22:35.126-08:00You are so inspiring in your art and commentary! ...You are so inspiring in your art and commentary! So on this Thanksgiving Day I am grateful for you and all these fantastic friends in the blogging world. Your 1000th post will be a time of celebration for everyone! :-)Linda Popplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597184853450230942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-21376106423514215932010-11-25T20:12:58.299-08:002010-11-25T20:12:58.299-08:00Barbara, this is so exciting for you - WOW - you a...Barbara, this is so exciting for you - WOW - you are just 25 shy of 1000 posts! - un mille - the largest number in Greek antiquity beyond which they did not count! <br />This reminds me of the famous Chinese proverb that both my mom and my friend Lan, were fond of quoting: *A journey of 1000 miles begins with just one step" March on dear Barbara - you are inspiring me! <br />And predictably you are making great strides with this wonderful double portrait of Flora and Larry.<br />love, Marciacohen labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713812144707226168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-2015916061187208842010-11-25T14:14:48.669-08:002010-11-25T14:14:48.669-08:00Barbara, I know how to commemorate it: write a boo...Barbara, I know how to commemorate it: write a book called "1001 Things to Read and See on Barbara Muir Paints!" (I guess the extra "1" would be the book.) <br /><br />Kidding aside, wow, what dedication and generosity you have demonstrated. Each post you make is a gift to us. Good on ya. (I'm not going to say "Keep up the good work," because I don't want you to feel pressured or anything.)<br /><br />The painting is coming along beautifully. I really like how the circular table cuts into the space, and the rhythm of the patterning on the surface.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-64574099740672334832010-11-25T11:39:23.433-08:002010-11-25T11:39:23.433-08:00It will be a grand accomplishment, Barbara, when y...It will be a grand accomplishment, Barbara, when you reach that 1,000 mark.<br /><br />I am in awe of your tenacity, optimism, and talent.<br /><br />It's been such a thrill to know you and to view your full-of-life paintings.<br /><br />It would be great if we artist bloggers could have a celebratory conference! I'd love to be there and taste some of the Veuve Cliquot!<br /><br />Interesting word verification:<br /><b>lumetu</b>Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-15619378807374135302010-11-25T08:49:22.419-08:002010-11-25T08:49:22.419-08:00You write one of those blogs I think of when I thi...You write one of those blogs I think of when I think of the strengths of the blogging community. You always have something positive and insightful to say, along with the fabulous artwork.<br /><br />Thank you for your posts.Elizabeth Seaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733386945501359383noreply@blogger.com